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Elsa, TX


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Elsa, Texas

Elsa, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 16 miles E of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 110 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,549 people in Elsa.

The People and Families of Elsa

In Elsa, about 48% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Elsa, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Elsa. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Elsa had a median family income of $21,831.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Elsa Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Elsa is owner-occupied. The city is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Elsa, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Elsa strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyElsa Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Elsa Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Elsa Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Elsa Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Elsa, TX

Comparing Elsa to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults12
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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