Weslaco, TX

Living in Weslaco

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 14
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 58
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Schools 32
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Residents

40k Population +5.9k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino89%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$84k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$553 Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K27%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Weslaco

United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34

Property Crime in Weslaco

United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 64 1 0
Mar 70 1 0
Apr 75 2 0
May 81 3 0
Jun 85 3 0
Jul 86 2 0
Aug 86 2 0
Sep 82 5 0
Oct 76 2 0
Nov 69 1 0
Dec 61 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Weslaco

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Weslaco, TX

Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Weslaco, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Weslaco, TX

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Knapp Medical Center
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Airports

Airports near Weslaco, TX

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