South Padre Island, TX

South Padre Island is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,852. Residents earn $61,578 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,852 Population 1,060/sq mi density

$61,578 Median Income $67,367 per capita

$498,800 Home Value $437,502 Zillow

$1,421 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent

75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

1,569 Violent Crime/100K 13,012 property/100K

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$61,578 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$498,800 home value, $1,421/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

1,569 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

52.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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Historic Markers

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Haunted Places

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near South Padre Island, TX.

Name	Description
Brazos Santiago Pass and Brazos Island Military Depot	Marker is at the intersection of Channel View Road and State Park Road 100, on the right when traveling east on Channel View Road. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Padre J. Nicolas Balli	Marker is on Queen Isabella Causeway, 0.1 miles west of Padre Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Brazos Santiago	C.S.A. Marker is at the intersection of Channel View Road and State Park 100 Road, on the left when traveling east on Channel View Road.