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Progreso, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,918 Population 1,639/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $13,416 per capita
$59,300 Home Value $123,633 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 45.4% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
1,207 Violent Crime/100K 7,083 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,300 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,207 violent crimes/100K (218% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Progreso (6)

Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park
State Park
764 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Boca Chica
State Park
1,289 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Estero Llano Grande State ParK
State Park
225 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranche...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Paddling, ...
Weather: Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Summers are very humid. Winter can bring strong cold fronts and gale force winds. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane se...
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have developed strong bonds and friendly ties since the war ended in 1848, these neighbors continue to conten...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior R...
Weather: Summers are hot and humid. Tropical weather systems generally affect the area from August to October. Winters are usually mild but cold fronts can drop temperatures by up to 30 degrees in about an hou...
Resaca de la Palma State Park
State Park
1,201 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0