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South Padre Island, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Cameron County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,852
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$61,578
Median Income
$67,367 per capita
$498,800
Home Value
$437,502 Zillow
$1,421
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,569
Violent Crime/100K
13,012 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,578 median income, 3.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$498,800 home value, $1,421/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,569 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$498,800
77% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
22% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,033
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$498,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$437,502
Median Sale Price
$385,999
Median List Price
$450,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.2%
Owner-Occupied
33.8%
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:
$1,421/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
304 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
16.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$359
Active Inventory
298
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
66.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $498,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,502 |
| Median Sale Price | $385,999 |
| Median List Price | $450,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $359 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,421 |
| 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 | 304 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.1% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 298 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $359 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,033 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 33.3% |