At a Glance
Median Income
$57,434
$20,478 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $239,312
Median Rent
$797/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
1,766/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
13.5% smoking rate
How Poteet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poteet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poteet a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Poteet residents earn a median household income of $57,434 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,478. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poteet is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,312. Median rent is $797/month, with 20.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Poteet reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,766/100K.
Education
7.4% of adults in Poteet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poteet has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population2,876
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,662/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,434
Per Capita$20,478
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$797
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$239,312
Housing Units1,099
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property1,766/100K
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation435 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries37
Did You Know?
The median home in Poteet was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.