San Benito, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,677 Population 1,562/sq mi density
$41,445 Median Income $19,058 per capita
$85,100 Home Value $166,372 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,904 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$41,445 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,100 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

San Benito, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,445
45% below
$19,058 per capita
Home Value
$85,100
70% below
Zillow: $166,372
Median Rent
$885/mo
24% below
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How San Benito Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows San Benito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
30%
Rent
76%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Benito a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Benito residents earn a median household income of $41,445 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,058. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Benito is $85,100 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,372. Median rent is $885/month, with 37.3% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

San Benito reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,904/100K.

Education

13.2% of adults in San Benito hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Benito has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.

Data Overview

People

Population24,677
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,562/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born17.5%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,445
Per Capita$19,058
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,100
Rent$885
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$166,372
Housing Units8,975
Rent Burden37.3%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,904/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation39 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in San Benito was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Valley International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
17.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.