Siesta Shores, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Zapata County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,939 Population 2,656/sq mi density
$33,264 Median Income $9,103 per capita
$65,900 Home Value $126,365 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,264 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,900 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Siesta Shores, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,264
56% below
$9,103 per capita
Home Value
$65,900
77% below
Zillow: $126,365
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
50.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
55.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Siesta Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
23%
Rent
65%
Poverty
450%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Siesta Shores a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Siesta Shores residents earn a median household income of $33,264 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $9,103. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 166 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Siesta Shores is $65,900 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,365. Median rent is $756/month, with 19.2% 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 1986.

Education

2.3% of adults in Siesta Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 50.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Siesta Shores has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,939
Median Age19.1 yrs
Density2,656/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$33,264
Per Capita$9,103
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty55.8%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$796

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,900
Rent$756
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$126,365
Housing Units441
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes22.9%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death9,589/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation316 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+50.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute47 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Siesta Shores was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.