Living in San Carlos, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Carlos · Census data 2020–2024
San Carlos has 3,678 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $49,132 (37% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $75,600, the median rent is $711/month.
San Carlos at a glance
- Population
- 3,678
- Median age
- 34.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $49,132State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $75,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $711/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is San Carlos a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in San Carlos
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Carlos the median home value is $75,600, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, which is 41.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,282 a month in housing costs.
San Carlos median household income
The median household income in San Carlos is $49,132 and the income per person is $18,124. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Carlos: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,104
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.80
San Carlos demographics
- Population
- 3,678
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 967
- Foreign-born
- 27.5%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Carlos ›
Education in San Carlos
9.9% of adults 25 and older in San Carlos have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Carlos
- Unemployment rate
- 21%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
San Carlos vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | 3,678 | $49,132 | $75,600 | $711 |
| La Blanca | 2,998 | $56,008 | $82,300 | $923 |
| Muniz | 1,601 | $91,121 | $96,400 | — |
| Elsa | 5,697 | $42,439 | $81,600 | $767 |
| Murillo | 8,883 | $70,609 | $164,100 | $748 |
| Doolittle | 6,203 | $36,109 | $78,200 | $950 |
| Edinburg | 104,550 | $59,466 | $189,600 | $996 |
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
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What is the median household income in San Carlos, TX?
The median household income in San Carlos is $49,132, 37% 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 Carlos?
The median home value in San Carlos is $75,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Carlos?
The median gross rent in San Carlos is $711 per month, about 41.2% of household income.
Is San Carlos, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 21%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in San Carlos?
The median age in San Carlos is 34.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Carlos?
The average commute to work in San Carlos is 20 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Carlos?
The unemployment rate in San Carlos is 21% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Carlos?
9.9% of adults in San Carlos 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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