At a Glance
Median Income
$17,188
$8,450 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $74,520
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
61.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
66.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
14.5% smoking rate
How Realitos Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Realitos's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Realitos a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Realitos residents earn a median household income of $17,188 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $8,450. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 66.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Realitos is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,520. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
0.0% of adults in Realitos hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
61.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 22.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$17,188
Per Capita$8,450
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty66.7%
County GDP$347M
Avg Weekly Wage$783
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$74,520
Housing Units83
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,818/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.7 in/yr
Elevation444 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Realitos was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Alice International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
80.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.