At a Glance
Violent Crime
605/100K
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
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)
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.