Zarate, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
104
Population
5,200/sq mi density
74°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Zarate, TX
At a Glance
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
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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zarate a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population104
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density5,200/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation218 ft
Education
A+Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.