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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$76,600
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$710/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.8%
14% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,057
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$76,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$142,873
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.8%
Owner-Occupied
25.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$710/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
40.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
74.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $76,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $142,873 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $710 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,057 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 40.1% |