Median Income $17,188

77% lower than US avg

Home Value $9,999

96% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 42.7%

33% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 66.7%

438% higher than US avg

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

People

Population26

Median Age29.5 yrs

Density96/mi²

Male / Female62% / 39%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans13.0%

Economy

Median Income$17,188

Per Capita$8,450

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty66.7%

County GDP$347M

Commute7 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$9,999

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units83

Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity42.7%

Uninsured37.7%

Smoking14.5%

Depression19.8%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain22.7 in/yr

Sunny Days312/yr

Elevation444 ft (135 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+61.5%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%

Commute7 min

Broadband11.0%

Is Realitos a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Realitos receives an overall livability score of 3.6 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. Realitos offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Realitos is $17,188, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 66.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Realitos is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Realitos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F. Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. With 312 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Realitos has a population of 26 with a density of 96 people per square mile. The median age is 29.5 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

29.5yrs

Median Age

24% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.5%

Female 38.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Realitos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	14.0%
	82% below US avg
Spanish	86.0%
	542% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Realitos vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Realitos is $17,188, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 66.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes.

Income: Realitos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$17,188
	77% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$8,450
Avg Weekly Wage	$783
IRS Avg AGI	$45,276

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	66.7%
	438% above US avg
Establishments (County)	196
County GDP	$347M

Business (County)

Restaurants	20
Healthcare	13
Retail	24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,829
	38% above US avg
Cost of Living	97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	48.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	7.0 min
Drive Alone	66.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Realitos is $9,999, 96% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$9,999
	96% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	21.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	63.6%
Housing Units	83
Median Year Built	1999

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,829
	38% above US avg
Effective Rate	48.29%

In Realitos, 42.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 37.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 19.8% report depression. 41.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Realitos vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	42.7%
	33% above US avg
Diabetes	17.7%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	34.9%
Asthma	9.0%
COPD	5.5%
Cancer	4.2%
Stroke	3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.5%
	4% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.4%
Physical Inactivity	41.5%
Depression	19.8%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	17.3%
Short Sleep	42.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	77.4%
Uninsured	37.7%
	338% above US avg
Mental Health	1:9,604
Checkup Rate	71.1%
Dental Visits	40.3%
Premature Death	15,818/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.4/10
Healthcare Facilities	13

Realitos has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.7 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) 87°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	74.0°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	22.7 inches
	40% below US avg
Snowfall	0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	444 ft (135 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	96/sq mi
Coordinates	27.4454°N, 98.5302°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48131

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.8-point margin. 11.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.7%

D 44.9%

Winner: Republican by 9.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	61.5%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	96/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	11.0%
Healthcare Facilities	13
Restaurants	20
Retail Stores	24

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	7.0 min
Drive Alone	66.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Realitos, TX

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Realitos a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Realitos vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Realitos vs U.S. Average

Income: Realitos vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Realitos vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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