Living in San Perlita, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Perlita · Census data 2020–2024
San Perlita has 462 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $74,688 (5% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $56,600.
San Perlita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
San Perlita at a glance
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 30.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $74,688State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $56,600State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is San Perlita a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in San Perlita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Perlita the median home value is $56,600, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,069 a month in housing costs.
San Perlita median household income
The median household income in San Perlita is $74,688 and the income per person is $21,956. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Perlita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 170
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 35.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 4.20
35.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that San Perlita has many vacation and second homes.
San Perlita demographics
- Population
- 462
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 13.9%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Perlita ›
Education in San Perlita
11.6% of adults 25 and older in San Perlita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Perlita
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
San Perlita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Perlita | 462 | $74,688 | $56,600 | — |
| Raymondville | 10,185 | $51,442 | $52,200 | $881 |
| Lyford | 2,054 | $56,071 | $59,400 | $748 |
| Sebastian | 1,021 | $22,786 | $35,900 | $326 |
| Zapata Ranch | 190 | $111,270 | — | — |
| Combes | 3,178 | $45,504 | $143,900 | $782 |
| Rio Hondo | 1,865 | $35,682 | $104,000 | $691 |
| Tierra Bonita | 405 | $49,847 | — | — |
| Primera | 5,344 | $80,116 | $160,900 | $1,293 |
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What is the median household income in San Perlita, TX?
The median household income in San Perlita is $74,688, 5% 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 Perlita?
The median home value in San Perlita is $56,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is San Perlita, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in San Perlita?
The median age in San Perlita is 30.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Perlita?
The average commute to work in San Perlita is 14 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Perlita?
The unemployment rate in San Perlita is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Perlita?
11.6% of adults in San Perlita 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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