At a Glance
Median Income
$90,500
$28,202 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
59.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
11.2% smoking rate
How Ranchos Penitas West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ranchos Penitas West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ranchos Penitas West a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ranchos Penitas West residents earn a median household income of $90,500 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,202. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,996 business establishments, including 471 restaurants.
Education
6.7% of adults in Ranchos Penitas West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
59.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ranchos Penitas West 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 totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population420
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,500
Per Capita$28,202
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$892
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$217,648
Housing Units218
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain21.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation494 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+59.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Ranchos Penitas West was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
29.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.