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Scissors, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,196
Population
1,998/sq mi density
$37,625
Median Income
$14,892 per capita
$51,100
Home Value
$150,299 Zillow
$617
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
76°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
1,014
Violent Crime/100K
5,747 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,625 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,100 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,014 violent crimes/100K (167% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$51,100
82% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$617/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
910
Median year built: 1995
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$51,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$150,299
Median Sale Price
$234,000
Median List Price
$237,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.9%
Owner-Occupied
16.1%
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:
$617/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
53 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
9.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
71% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1995
Average age of housing stock: 31 years
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $51,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $150,299 |
| Median Sale Price | $234,000 |
| Median List Price | $237,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $617 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 53 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 910 |
| Median Year Built | 1995 |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |