At a Glance
Median Income
$27,016
$16,290 per capita
Violent Crime
214/100K
1,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Salineño Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Salineño's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Salineño a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Salineño residents earn a median household income of $27,016 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,290. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Salineño reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,346/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Salineño hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Salineño has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population122
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,743/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans80.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$27,016
Per Capita$16,290
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$796
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$397,356
Housing Units55
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property1,346/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,589/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation221 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Salineño was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.