Living in Rosita, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosita · Census data 2020–2024
Rosita has 2,933 residents with a median age of 28. The median household income is $37,407 (52% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $131,200, the median rent is $586/month.
Rosita at a glance
- Population
- 2,933
- Median age
- 28State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $37,407State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $131,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $586/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Rosita a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and October–November.
Cost of living in Rosita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosita the median home value is $131,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $586 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,323 a month in housing costs.
Rosita median household income
The median household income in Rosita is $37,407 and the income per person is $21,906. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rosita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,063
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 3.13
Rosita demographics
- Population
- 2,933
- Median age
- 28
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 938
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 0.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosita ›
Education in Rosita
1.8% of adults 25 and older in Rosita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosita
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.9%
Rosita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosita | 2,933 | $37,407 | $131,200 | $586 |
| Chula Vista | 4,746 | $39,271 | $100,700 | $1,239 |
| Eidson Road | 9,684 | $33,839 | $100,900 | $819 |
| Eagle Pass | 28,339 | $57,207 | $188,000 | $880 |
| Fabrica | 774 | $49,179 | — | — |
| Siesta Acres | 1,573 | $35,341 | $136,000 | $727 |
| Elm Creek | 3,680 | $52,263 | $170,100 | — |
| Carrizo Springs | 4,723 | $38,659 | $86,700 | — |
| Loma Grande | 324 | $76,308 | $33,000 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Rosita: FAQ
What is the median household income in Rosita, TX?
The median household income in Rosita is $37,407, 52% 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 Rosita?
The median home value in Rosita is $131,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rosita?
The median gross rent in Rosita is $586 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Rosita, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Rosita?
The median age in Rosita is 28 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rosita?
The average commute to work in Rosita is 33 minutes; 0.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosita?
The unemployment rate in Rosita is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosita?
1.8% of adults in Rosita 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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