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Roma, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County
Roma, TX
At a Glance
How Roma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Roma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Roma residents earn a median household income of $27,741 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,906. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roma is $87,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,528. Median rent is $552/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Roma reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 937/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Roma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 57.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roma has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.