At a Glance
Median Income
$16,902
$15,690 per capita
Home Value
$135,400
Zillow: $122,645
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
58.7% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
75.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
16.4% smoking rate
How Valle Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valle Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valle Vista a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valle Vista residents earn a median household income of $16,902 , which is 78% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,690. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 75.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valle Vista is $135,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,645. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
29.1% of adults in Valle Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
58.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valle Vista has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population434
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density5,425/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$16,902
Per Capita$15,690
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty75.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
C
Home Value$135,400
Rent
Ownership25.0%
Zillow$122,645
Housing Units206
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes19.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation220 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+58.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Valle Vista was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.