Weslaco, Texas
Among the top 10% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 6% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 40% of US places
- top 4% for cost of living
- top 6% for comfortable days
- bottom 5% for airport distance
Weslaco is a mid-size city in Texas with about 41,000 residents. It grades A for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, comfortable days, and income tax. It rates lower on violent crime and airport distance.
Official websiteweslacotx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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91%59%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.4 in1.1 in
oppressive 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 96% of US places
Home Value$102k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$884better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.05%better than 9% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.62%better than 87% of US places
Unemployment6.9%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)61°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)87°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation25.7 in19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days272 daysbetter than 85% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 6% of US places
Comfortable Days120 daysbetter than 94% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.1better than 40% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 59% of US places
School Quality40.9better than 17% of US places
Violent Crime2339/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime3055/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Community
Population40,85897th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.09th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6093rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9441st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1716th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)9.8%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)88.2%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 43% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance235 mibetter than 5% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby9.06better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 66% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Weslaco an affordable place to live?
- Weslaco is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 96% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Weslaco?
- The median home value in Weslaco is $102k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Weslaco?
- Median household income in Weslaco is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Weslaco?
- Median gross rent in Weslaco is $884 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Weslaco safe?
- Weslaco is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2339/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 3055/100k.
- What is the weather like in Weslaco?
- Weslaco averages 87°F in July and 61°F in January, with 25.7 in of annual precipitation and about 272 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Weslaco?
- Public-school quality in Weslaco is below average, scoring better than 17% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Weslaco?
- The average one-way commute in Weslaco is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)