At a Glance
Median Income
$35,938
$13,416 per capita
Home Value
$59,300
Zillow: $123,633
Median Rent
$826/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,207/100K
7,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
54.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.1%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.4% (6% below 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 $123,633. 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.
Safety & Crime
Progreso reports 1,207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 218% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,083/100K.
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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,918
Median Age27.3 yrs
Density1,639/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,938
Per Capita$13,416
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$59,300
Rent$826
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$123,633
Housing Units1,396
Rent Burden45.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,207/100K
Property7,083/100K
Health
Obesity49.1%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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