Rancho Viejo, TX

Rancho Viejo, Texas

Rancho Viejo, Texas, in Cameron county, is 10 miles N of Brownsville, Texas (center to center) and 122 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. The town is considered part of the Brownsville - Harlingen - San Benito metropolitan area. Rancho Viejo has a population of 1,754.

The People and Families of Rancho Viejo

In Rancho Viejo, about 67% of adults are married. Rancho Viejo is considered a town for married couples and families.

Approximately 12% of Rancho Viejo is non-white. The town boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rancho Viejo had a median family income of $73,036. Rancho Viejo is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. To its credit, the people in Rancho Viejo value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that Rancho Viejo is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Rancho Viejo ($14,150). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Rancho Viejo Housing

About 83% of housing units in Rancho Viejo are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Rancho Viejo tends to be newer construction. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Rancho Viejo, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Rancho Viejo. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Rancho Viejo, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Rancho Viejo Almanac

Rancho Viejo Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Rancho Viejo Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Rancho Viejo residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rancho Viejo Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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