Progreso Lakes, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
291 Population 139/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $44,578 per capita
$229,700 Home Value $357,599 Zillow
75°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,700 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Progreso Lakes, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$44,578 per capita
Home Value
$229,700
19% below
Zillow: $357,599
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
8% above
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Progreso Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
126%
Home Value
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Progreso Lakes a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Progreso Lakes residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,578. The unemployment rate stands at 12.7% (253% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Progreso Lakes is $229,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,599. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

36.5% of adults in Progreso Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Progreso Lakes has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population291
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.8%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$44,578
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,700
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$357,599
Housing Units98
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation74 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+16.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute43 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Progreso Lakes was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
15.8% 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.