Living in San Juan, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Juan · Census data 2020–2024
San Juan has 36,149 residents with a median age of 30.7. The median household income is $56,562 (28% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $126,700, the median rent is $961/month.
San Juan at a glance
- Population
- 36,149
- Median age
- 30.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,562State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $126,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $961/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is San Juan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in San Juan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Juan the median home value is $126,700, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,399 a month in housing costs.
San Juan median household income
The median household income in San Juan is $56,562 and the income per person is $20,047. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Juan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,342
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.45
San Juan demographics
- Population
- 36,149
- Median age
- 30.7
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 10,440
- Foreign-born
- 25.8%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Juan ›
Education in San Juan
14.8% of adults 25 and older in San Juan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Juan
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
San Juan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 36,149 | $56,562 | $126,700 | $961 |
| Alamo | 20,255 | $57,096 | $145,100 | $811 |
| North Alamo | 4,819 | $55,408 | $82,900 | $697 |
| Pharr | 80,333 | $52,814 | $121,900 | $1,037 |
| South Alamo | 3,309 | $33,875 | $69,600 | $677 |
| Lopezville | 2,227 | $38,207 | $74,600 | $867 |
| Murillo | 8,883 | $70,609 | $164,100 | $748 |
| Muniz | 1,601 | $91,121 | $96,400 | — |
| McAllen | 145,385 | $61,579 | $190,400 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in San Juan, TX?
The median household income in San Juan is $56,562, 28% 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 Juan?
The median home value in San Juan is $126,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Juan?
The median gross rent in San Juan is $961 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is San Juan, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in San Juan?
The median age in San Juan is 30.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Juan?
The average commute to work in San Juan is 25 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Juan?
The unemployment rate in San Juan is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Juan?
14.8% of adults in San Juan 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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