At a Glance
Median Income
$35,938
$13,416 per capita
Home Value
$59,300
Zillow: $127,358
Median Rent
$826/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
54.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.1%
17.9% smoking rate
How Progreso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Progreso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Progreso a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Progreso residents earn a median household income of $35,938 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,416. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% 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 is $59,300 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,358. Median rent is $826/month, with 45.4% 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 1994.
Education
10.8% of adults in Progreso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
54.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Progreso 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
Population4,918
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density1,639/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,938
Per Capita$13,416
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,300
Rent$826
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$127,358
Housing Units1,396
Rent Burden45.4%
Health
Obesity49.1%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation71 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+54.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Progreso was built in 1994.
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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
22.7% 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.