Living in San Elizario, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Elizario · Census data 2020–2024
San Elizario has 10,116 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $49,977 (36% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $110,400, the median rent is $917/month.
San Elizario at a glance
- Population
- 10,116
- Median age
- 31.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $49,977State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $110,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is San Elizario a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Elizario
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Elizario the median home value is $110,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,317 a month in housing costs.
San Elizario median household income
The median household income in San Elizario is $49,977 and the income per person is $16,764. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Elizario: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,239
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.44
San Elizario demographics
- Population
- 10,116
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 2,941
- Foreign-born
- 29.5%
- Veterans
- 0.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Elizario ›
Education in San Elizario
5.7% of adults 25 and older in San Elizario have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Elizario
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
San Elizario vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Elizario | 10,116 | $49,977 | $110,400 | $917 |
| Clint | 1,258 | $43,977 | $203,700 | $1,112 |
| Morning Glory | 431 | $60,114 | $160,000 | — |
| Socorro | 37,123 | $54,744 | $144,500 | $1,032 |
| Sparks | 4,134 | $34,876 | $103,800 | $1,080 |
| Horizon City | 23,668 | $65,737 | $170,200 | $1,280 |
| Fabens | 4,818 | $42,533 | $95,500 | $606 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,697 | $47,200 | $120,600 | $1,084 |
| Tornillo | 1,341 | $50,119 | $77,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in San Elizario, TX?
The median household income in San Elizario is $49,977, 36% 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 Elizario?
The median home value in San Elizario is $110,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Elizario?
The median gross rent in San Elizario is $917 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is San Elizario, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in San Elizario?
The median age in San Elizario is 31.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Elizario?
The average commute to work in San Elizario is 34 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Elizario?
The unemployment rate in San Elizario is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Elizario?
5.7% of adults in San Elizario 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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