Salida del Sol Estates, TX
At a Glance
Median Income
$29,631
$11,945 per capita
Home Value
$89,600
Zillow: $154,972
Median Rent
$821/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
46.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
53.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
17.9% smoking rate
How Salida del Sol Estates Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salida del Sol Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salida del Sol Estates a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salida del Sol Estates residents earn a median household income of $29,631 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,945. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Salida del Sol Estates is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,972. Median rent is $821/month, with 51.0% 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 2003.
Education
7.3% of adults in Salida del Sol Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
46.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salida del Sol Estates has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population6,356
Median Age17.8 yrs
Density2,705/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born32.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,631
Per Capita$11,945
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty53.0%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,600
Rent$821
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$154,972
Housing Units1,397
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes21.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation228 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+46.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Salida del Sol Estates was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
32.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.