At a Glance
Median Income
$61,578
$67,367 per capita
Home Value
$498,800
Zillow: $437,502
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,569/100K
13,012/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How South Padre Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Padre Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Padre Island a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Padre Island residents earn a median household income of $61,578 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,367. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Padre Island is $498,800 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,502. Median rent is $1,421/month, with 33.3% 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.
Safety & Crime
South Padre Island reports 1,569 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 313% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 13,012/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.5% of adults in South Padre Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Padre Island has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,852
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,578
Per Capita$67,367
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
C
Home Value$498,800
Rent$1,421
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$437,502
Housing Units6,033
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,569/100K
Property13,012/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault642/100K
Burglary642/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute14 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in South Padre Island was built in 1985.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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