Living in San Benito, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Benito · Census data 2020–2024
San Benito has 24,709 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $43,639 (44% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $85,300, the median rent is $839/month.
San Benito at a glance
- Population
- 24,709
- Median age
- 33.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $43,639State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $85,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $839/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is San Benito a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in San Benito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Benito the median home value is $85,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,338 a month in housing costs.
San Benito median household income
The median household income in San Benito is $43,639 and the income per person is $20,093. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Benito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,367
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.93
San Benito demographics
- Population
- 24,709
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 8,351
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Benito ›
Education in San Benito
14.2% of adults 25 and older in San Benito have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Benito
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.9%
San Benito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito | 24,709 | $43,639 | $85,300 | $839 |
| Palmer | 1,435 | $18,675 | — | — |
| Arroyo Colorado Estates | 856 | $34,250 | — | — |
| Rice Tracts | 1,384 | $133,472 | $241,000 | — |
| Green Valley Farms | 371 | $73,333 | $60,000 | — |
| La Paloma | 2,797 | $59,840 | $82,400 | $666 |
| Harlingen | 72,087 | $53,645 | $140,600 | $928 |
| Rangerville | 112 | $39,010 | — | — |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 2,552 | $45,505 | $68,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in San Benito, TX?
The median household income in San Benito is $43,639, 44% 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 San Benito?
The median home value in San Benito is $85,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Benito?
The median gross rent in San Benito is $839 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is San Benito, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
What is the median age in San Benito?
The median age in San Benito is 33.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Benito?
The average commute to work in San Benito is 18 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Benito?
The unemployment rate in San Benito is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Benito?
14.2% of adults in San Benito 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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