Santa Rosa, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,111 Population 471/sq mi density
$29,803 Median Income $13,616 per capita
$48,700 Home Value $153,690 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,803 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,700 home value, $892/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Santa Rosa, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,803
60% below
$13,616 per capita
Home Value
$48,700
83% below
Zillow: $153,690
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
70.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
35.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Santa Rosa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
17%
Rent
77%
Poverty
287%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Santa Rosa 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

Santa Rosa residents earn a median household income of $29,803 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,616. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.6% 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 Santa Rosa is $48,700 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,690. Median rent is $892/month, with 33.8% 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 1983.

Education

9.7% of adults in Santa Rosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 70.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Santa Rosa has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,111
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born11.9%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$29,803
Per Capita$13,616
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty35.6%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,700
Rent$892
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$153,690
Housing Units1,050
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain24.6 in/yr
Elevation50 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+70.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Santa Rosa was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
11.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.