Primera, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
5,282 Population
$77,500 Median Income
$147,200 Home Value
$1,113 Median Rent
76°F Avg Temperature
48 Violent Crime / 100K
31.2 yrs Median Age
22.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.8
Education

People

Population5,282
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,900/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 57.1%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita Income$28,389
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty Rate10.6%
County GDP$17,387M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$147,200
Median Rent$1,113
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Depression18.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime48/100K
Property Crime871/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft145.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Jan / Jul61° / 87°
Rain28 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+76.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)9

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Work From Home7.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Primera Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$77,500
Home Value$147,200
Median Rent$1,113
Poverty Rate10.6%
Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
Unemployment2.2%
Violent Crime48.4 /100K
Avg Temperature75.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,282
Population Density1,900 per sq mi
Median Age31.2 years
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57.1% Black 3% Hispanic 2% Other 37.9%
White57.1%
Black or African American3.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races37.9%

Language

English Only51.1%
Spanish Speakers48.9%
English 51.1% Spanish 48.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.3%
Health Insurance74.6%

Income

3% above avg
Median Household Income$77,500
Per Capita Income$28,389
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$857
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$48,428

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.2%
Poverty Rate10.6%
Total Establishments (County)7,200
County GDP$17,387M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation815
Healthcare Facilities1,060
Retail Stores1,030
Manufacturing186
Total Establishments7,200

Industry Mix

Restaurants 815 Healthcare 1,060 Retail 1,030 Manufacturing 186

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$48,428
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,394

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.9 min
Work From Home7.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

48% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$147,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$315,497
Price Per Sq Ft$150
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops44.0%
Active Inventory25

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied70.9%

Rental Costs

4% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,113

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,394
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.34%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma8.4%
COPD4.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity31.5%
Depression18.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage74.6%
Regular Checkup70.8%
Premature Death Rate9,065 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index4.8 / 10
Exercise Access74.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,060
Restaurants (County)815

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime48.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault48.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime870.6 /100K
Burglary266.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft459.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft145.1 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)32
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

61°F Jan 87°F Jul
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Average75.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation28.2 in
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation41 ft (12 m)
Land Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density1,900 per sq mi
Latitude26.2232°
Longitude-97.7517°
County FIPS48061

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.5%
D 46.7%

Republican +5.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
High School+76.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,900 per sq mi
Land Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)9

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)32
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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