San Carlos, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,209 Population 2,325/sq mi density
$40,786 Median Income $16,064 per capita
$76,600 Home Value $142,873 Zillow
$710 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$40,786 median income, 17.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $710/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

San Carlos, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,786
46% below
$16,064 per capita
Home Value
$76,600
73% below
Zillow: $142,873
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
40.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
59.4% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
383% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.5%
51% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How San Carlos Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
27%
Rent
61%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
483%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Carlos 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

San Carlos residents earn a median household income of $40,786 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,064. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% 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 San Carlos is $76,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,873. Median rent is $710/month, with 40.1% 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 1992.

Education

9.0% of adults in San Carlos hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 59.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Carlos has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population4,209
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density2,325/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born30.1%
Veterans0.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$40,786
Per Capita$16,064
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,600
Rent$710
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$142,873
Housing Units1,057
Rent Burden40.1%

Health

Obesity48.5%
Diabetes20.9%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death8,263/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation74 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+59.4%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute19 min
Broadband69.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in San Carlos was built in 1992.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
30.1% 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.