San Perlita, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
457 Population 879/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $22,244 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $114,662 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

San Perlita, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$22,244 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
80% below
Zillow: $114,662
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How San Perlita Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Perlita a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Perlita residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,244. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Perlita is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,662. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

15.1% of adults in San Perlita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Perlita has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population457
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$22,244
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$114,662
Housing Units214
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain25.5 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6

Did You Know?

The median home in San Perlita was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Valley International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.