At a Glance
Median Income
$50,775
$24,871 per capita
Home Value
$120,900
Zillow: $259,008
Median Rent
$843/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,926/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Port Isabel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Isabel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Port Isabel a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Port Isabel residents earn a median household income of $50,775 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,871. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Isabel is $120,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,008. Median rent is $843/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Port Isabel reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,926/100K. The murder rate is 19.8/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Port Isabel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Isabel has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,098
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density751/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,775
Per Capita$24,871
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,900
Rent$843
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$259,008
Housing Units2,664
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,926/100K
Murder19.8/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary514/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute13 min
Broadband73.5%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Port Isabel was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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