Texas · Metropolitan Area
Rosita is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,023. Residents earn $64,654 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rosita receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Rosita offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rosita is $64,654, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Rosita is $115,200, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 64.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Rosita enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 8.5% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 91.5% |
| 583% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,654 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,517 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $834 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $44,398 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 957 |
| County GDP | $2,534M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,960 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.31% |
| Commute Time | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $115,200 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,960 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.31% |
| Obesity | 43.7% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 41.8% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 57.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,667/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.8 inches |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 734 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6255°N, 100.4278°W |
| County FIPS | 48323 |
Winner: Republican by 18.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.3% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 64.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 35.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |