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Zarate, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
104 Population 5,200/sq mi density
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
605 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
605 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Zarate, TX

At a Glance

Violent Crime
605/100K
59% above
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
11% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Zarate Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Zarate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
159%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zarate a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Zarate reports 605 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 847/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Zarate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zarate has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population104
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density5,200/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans62.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$122,645
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent605/100K
Property847/100K

Health

Obesity28.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation218 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband29.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.