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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
Parks & Recreation in South Padre Island (5)
Boca Chica
State Park
1,289 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Estero Llano Grande State ParK
State Park
225 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
Protecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranche...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Arts and Culture, Auto and ATV, Auto Off-Roading, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Paddling, ...
Weather: Padre Island has long, hot summers and short, mild winters. Summers are very humid. Winter can bring strong cold fronts and gale force winds. Most rain falls near the beginning and end of hurricane se...
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have developed strong bonds and friendly ties since the war ended in 1848, these neighbors continue to conten...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior R...
Weather: Summers are hot and humid. Tropical weather systems generally affect the area from August to October. Winters are usually mild but cold fronts can drop temperatures by up to 30 degrees in about an hou...
Resaca de la Palma State Park
State Park
1,201 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0