At a Glance
Median Income
$53,440
$18,765 per capita
Home Value
$118,200
Zillow: $181,938
Median Rent
$937/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
155/100K
1,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
63.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
17.3% smoking rate
How San Juan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Juan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Juan 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
San Juan residents earn a median household income of $53,440 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,765. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% 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 Juan is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,938. Median rent is $937/month, with 33.2% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
San Juan reports 155 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,423/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in San Juan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
63.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Juan has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population35,674
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born25.9%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,440
Per Capita$18,765
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,200
Rent$937
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$181,938
Housing Units10,965
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent155/100K
Property1,423/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation106 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+63.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in San Juan was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (3 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.
25.9% 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.