Presidio, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Presidio County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
3,226 Population 1,250/sq mi density
$16,762 Median Income $10,232 per capita
$59,300 Home Value $179,246 Zillow
72°F Avg Temperature
33 Violent Crime/100K 65 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$16,762 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Presidio, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$16,762
78% below
$10,232 per capita
Home Value
$59,300
79% below
Zillow: $179,246
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
65/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
53.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
428% above
54.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F

How Presidio Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Presidio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
22%
Home Value
21%
Poverty
438%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
528%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Presidio a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Presidio residents earn a median household income of $16,762 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,232. The unemployment rate stands at 19.0% (428% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Presidio is $59,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,246. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Presidio reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 65/100K.

Education

9.6% of adults in Presidio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 53.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Presidio has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,226
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density1,250/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born37.8%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

F
Median Income$16,762
Per Capita$10,232
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty54.3%
County GDP$360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,300
Rent
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$179,246
Housing Units1,324
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent33/100K
Property65/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death7,193/100K

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
Rain8.9 in/yr
Elevation2,578 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+53.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute14 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Presidio was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (196 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.586 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
37.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.