Living in Progreso, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Progreso · Census data 2020–2024
Progreso has 4,998 residents with a median age of 27.8. The median household income is $45,924 (41% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $69,300, the median rent is $935/month.
Progreso at a glance
- Population
- 4,998
- Median age
- 27.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $45,924State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $69,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $935/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Progreso a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Progreso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Progreso the median home value is $69,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,454 a month in housing costs.
Progreso median household income
The median household income in Progreso is $45,924 and the income per person is $15,449. 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Progreso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,351
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 4.29
Progreso demographics
- Population
- 4,998
- Median age
- 27.8
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 1,161
- Foreign-born
- 22.9%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Progreso ›
Education in Progreso
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Progreso have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Progreso
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 86.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Progreso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso | 4,998 | $45,924 | $69,300 | $935 |
| Progreso Lakes | 240 | $82,917 | $219,700 | — |
| Llano Grande | 2,283 | $40,114 | $77,400 | $574 |
| Mercedes | 16,733 | $46,904 | $111,800 | $812 |
| Weslaco | 42,229 | $59,551 | $140,000 | $967 |
| Midway South | 2,308 | $54,427 | $108,400 | $738 |
| Scissors | 4,267 | $40,938 | $82,400 | $661 |
| Donna | 16,833 | $40,438 | $86,100 | $806 |
| Bixby | 294 | $86,447 | $105,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Progreso, TX?
The median household income in Progreso is $45,924, 41% 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 Progreso?
The median home value in Progreso is $69,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Progreso?
The median gross rent in Progreso is $935 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Progreso, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 28.4%.
What is the median age in Progreso?
The median age in Progreso is 27.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Progreso?
The average commute to work in Progreso is 22 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Progreso?
The unemployment rate in Progreso is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Progreso?
12.1% of adults in Progreso 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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