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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$48,700
83% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,050
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$48,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$153,690
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.9%
Owner-Occupied
46.1%
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:
$892/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
53.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $48,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,690 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 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 | 53.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,050 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |