Living in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz · Census data 2020–2024

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz has 2,552 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $45,505 (42% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $68,800.

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz at a glance

Population
2,552
Median age
40.1State: 35.6
Median household income
$45,505State: $78,476
Median home value
$68,800State: $283,800
Homeowners
91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
Average commute
20 min

Is Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0%.

Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.3%.

The weather is best in February–March and November–December.

Cost of living in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz the median home value is $68,800, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz$68,800
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz median household income

The median household income in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is $45,505 and the income per person is $17,459. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz$45,505
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
980
Owner-occupied
91.3%
Renter-occupied
8.7%
Vacant
8.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1999
Average household size
2.83

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz demographics

Population
2,552
Median age
40.1
Under 18
30.8%
65 and older
24.8%
Households
901
Foreign-born
48.8%
Veterans
4.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White23.7%
Hispanic or Latino98.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz ›

Education in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz

7.8% of adults 25 and older in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz7.8%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
20 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
96.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
59%

Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz2,552$45,505$68,800—
La Paloma2,797$59,840$82,400$666
Rice Tracts1,384$133,472$241,000—
Palmer1,435$18,675——
Rancho Viejo2,849$90,714$264,500$1,392
Los Indios948$45,179$63,500$819
San Benito24,709$43,639$85,300$839
Green Valley Farms371$73,333$60,000—
Rangerville112$39,010——

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Living in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz: FAQ

What is the median household income in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX?

The median household income in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is $45,505, 42% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?

The median home value in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is $68,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

Is Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 25.3%.

What is the median age in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?

The median age in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is 40.1 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?

The average commute to work in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?

The unemployment rate in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz?

7.8% of adults in Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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