Living in Ratamosa, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ratamosa · Census data 2020–2024
Ratamosa has 465 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median home value is $222,800.
Ratamosa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ratamosa at a glance
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 50.7State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $222,800State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
Is Ratamosa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 20.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Ratamosa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ratamosa the median home value is $222,800, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Ratamosa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 153
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.04
Ratamosa demographics
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 13.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 28%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ratamosa ›
Education in Ratamosa
26% of adults 25 and older in Ratamosa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ratamosa
- Unemployment rate
- 20.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Ratamosa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratamosa | 465 | — | $222,800 | — |
| Heidelberg | 2,215 | $33,953 | $57,700 | — |
| La Feria | 6,891 | $45,081 | $106,900 | $1,037 |
| Bixby | 294 | $86,447 | $105,000 | — |
| Santa Rosa | 3,215 | $36,780 | $67,400 | $919 |
| Indian Hills | 2,961 | $32,816 | $54,400 | $1,155 |
| Tierra Bonita | 405 | $49,847 | — | — |
| Mercedes | 16,733 | $46,904 | $111,800 | $812 |
| Palm Valley | 2,155 | $99,438 | $275,000 | $1,340 |
More for people moving to Ratamosa
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What is the average home price in Ratamosa?
The median home value in Ratamosa is $222,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Ratamosa, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Ratamosa?
The median age in Ratamosa is 50.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Ratamosa?
The unemployment rate in Ratamosa is 20.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ratamosa?
26% of adults in Ratamosa 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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