Living in Rancho Viejo, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rancho Viejo · Census data 2020–2024
Rancho Viejo has 2,849 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $90,714 (16% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $264,500, the median rent is $1,392/month.
Rancho Viejo at a glance
- Population
- 2,849
- Median age
- 41.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $90,714State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $264,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,392/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 65.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Rancho Viejo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Rancho Viejo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rancho Viejo the median home value is $264,500, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,392 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,014 a month in housing costs.
Rancho Viejo median household income
The median household income in Rancho Viejo is $90,714 and the income per person is $54,849. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rancho Viejo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,269
- Owner-occupied
- 65.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.3%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.60
Rancho Viejo demographics
- Population
- 2,849
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 1,096
- Foreign-born
- 26.5%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rancho Viejo ›
Education in Rancho Viejo
60% of adults 25 and older in Rancho Viejo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 23.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rancho Viejo
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Rancho Viejo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Viejo | 2,849 | $90,714 | $264,500 | $1,392 |
| Rice Tracts | 1,384 | $133,472 | $241,000 | — |
| Indian Lake | 962 | $25,982 | $65,400 | $1,036 |
| Los Fresnos | 8,291 | $61,938 | $152,200 | $989 |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 2,552 | $45,505 | $68,800 | — |
| Palmer | 1,435 | $18,675 | — | — |
| Brownsville | 189,177 | $52,130 | $139,900 | $923 |
| Green Valley Farms | 371 | $73,333 | $60,000 | — |
| La Paloma | 2,797 | $59,840 | $82,400 | $666 |
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What is the median household income in Rancho Viejo, TX?
The median household income in Rancho Viejo is $90,714, 16% higher 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 Rancho Viejo?
The median home value in Rancho Viejo is $264,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rancho Viejo?
The median gross rent in Rancho Viejo is $1,392 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Rancho Viejo, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Rancho Viejo?
The median age in Rancho Viejo is 41.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rancho Viejo?
The average commute to work in Rancho Viejo is 26 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rancho Viejo?
The unemployment rate in Rancho Viejo is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rancho Viejo?
60% of adults in Rancho Viejo 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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