Siesta Acres, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Maverick County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,814 Population 4,424/sq mi density
$32,425 Median Income $18,530 per capita
$160,200 Home Value $224,051 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,425 median income, 6.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $731/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Siesta Acres, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,425
57% below
$18,530 per capita
Home Value
$160,200
43% below
Zillow: $224,051
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Siesta Acres Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
57%
Rent
63%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Siesta Acres a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Siesta Acres residents earn a median household income of $32,425 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,530. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 957 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Siesta Acres is $160,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,051. Median rent is $731/month, with 28.1% 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 1985.

Education

14.9% of adults in Siesta Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Siesta Acres has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,814
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density4,424/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born30.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$32,425
Per Capita$18,530
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$2,534M
Avg Weekly Wage$834

Housing

B+
Home Value$160,200
Rent$731
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$224,051
Housing Units493
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation762 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute33 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Siesta Acres was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
30.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.