At a Glance
Median Income
$54,995
$23,078 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
Zillow: $176,372
Median Rent
$942/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
371/100K
3,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
77.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Weslaco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weslaco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weslaco 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
Weslaco residents earn a median household income of $54,995 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,078. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% 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 Weslaco is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,372. Median rent is $942/month, with 29.7% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
Weslaco reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,662/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Weslaco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
77.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weslaco has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population41,437
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density2,449/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,995
Per Capita$23,078
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$942
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$176,372
Housing Units16,169
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent371/100K
Property3,662/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault218/100K
Burglary386/100K
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+77.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Weslaco was founded in 1919.
The median home in Weslaco was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% 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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