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Pueblo Nuevo, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Pueblo Nuevo is a small town in Texas with a population of 503. Residents earn $38,800 per year, which is 48% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
503 Population 867/sq mi density
$38,800 Median Income $15,948 per capita
$146,400 Home Value
75°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,800 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$146,400 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,800
48% lower than US avg
Home Value $146,400
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.7%
39% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 38.3%
209% higher than US avg

How Pueblo Nuevo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population503
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 66%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,800
Per Capita$15,948
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty38.3%
County GDP$16,131M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units158
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity44.7%
Uninsured40.2%
Smoking15.0%
Depression19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain21.4 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation601 ft (183 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+43.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute36 min
Broadband56.2%
Libraries5

Is Pueblo Nuevo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pueblo Nuevo receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Pueblo Nuevo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pueblo Nuevo is $38,800, 48% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 38.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pueblo Nuevo is $146,400, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 43.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Pueblo Nuevo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Pueblo Nuevo has a population of 503 with a density of 867 people per square mile. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (65.6%).

Population

503
Total Population
867
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pueblo Nuevo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only2.9%
96% below US avg
Spanish97.1%
625% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Pueblo Nuevo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pueblo Nuevo is $38,800, which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Pueblo Nuevo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,800
48% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,948
Avg Weekly Wage$892
IRS Avg AGI$50,156

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate38.3%
209% above US avg
Establishments (County)5,996
County GDP$16,131M

Business (County)

Restaurants471
Healthcare545
Retail744
Manufacturing77

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,037
101% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.7 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pueblo Nuevo is $146,400, 48% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.5%
Housing Units158
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,037
101% above US avg
Effective Rate4.81%
In Pueblo Nuevo, 44.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 40.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 19.4% report depression. 44.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pueblo Nuevo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.7%
39% above US avg
Diabetes18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma8.9%
COPD5.9%
Cancer4.2%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity44.0%
Depression19.4%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress18.0%
Short Sleep39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.4%
Uninsured40.2%
367% above US avg
Checkup Rate70.9%
Dental Visits41.0%
Premature Death8,920/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.1/10
Exercise Access92.2%
Healthcare Facilities545
Pueblo Nuevo has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.4 inches. The area enjoys 312 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches
44% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation601 ft (183 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density867/sq mi
Coordinates27.4939°N, 99.3099°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48479
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.2-point margin. 56.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.7%
D 48.5%

Winner: Republican by 2.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+43.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density867/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.2%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities545
Restaurants471
Retail Stores744

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.7 min
Drive Alone83.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.9%

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