Living in Weslaco, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weslaco · Census data 2020–2024
Weslaco has 42,229 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $59,551 (24% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $140,000, the median rent is $967/month.
Weslaco at a glance
- Population
- 42,229
- Median age
- 31.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,551State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $140,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 56.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Weslaco a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Weslaco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weslaco the median home value is $140,000, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,543 a month in housing costs.
Weslaco median household income
The median household income in Weslaco is $59,551 and the income per person is $25,807. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Weslaco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,372
- Owner-occupied
- 56.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.6%
- Vacant
- 18.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.94
Weslaco demographics
- Population
- 42,229
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 14,218
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weslaco ›
Education in Weslaco
23.2% of adults 25 and older in Weslaco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weslaco
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Weslaco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco | 42,229 | $59,551 | $140,000 | $967 |
| Midway South | 2,308 | $54,427 | $108,400 | $738 |
| Llano Grande | 2,283 | $40,114 | $77,400 | $574 |
| Midway North | 3,594 | $58,184 | $112,200 | $1,042 |
| Donna | 16,833 | $40,438 | $86,100 | $806 |
| Scissors | 4,267 | $40,938 | $82,400 | $661 |
| Mila Doce | 7,731 | $50,921 | $67,700 | $640 |
| Mercedes | 16,733 | $46,904 | $111,800 | $812 |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
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What is the median household income in Weslaco, TX?
The median household income in Weslaco is $59,551, 24% 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 Weslaco?
The median home value in Weslaco is $140,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Weslaco?
The median gross rent in Weslaco is $967 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Weslaco, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Weslaco?
The median age in Weslaco is 31.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Weslaco?
The average commute to work in Weslaco is 24 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weslaco?
The unemployment rate in Weslaco is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weslaco?
23.2% of adults in Weslaco 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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