Roma, TX

Roma, Texas

Introduction to Roma, Texas

Roma, Texas, in Starr county, is 37 miles W of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 131 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city has a population of 9,617.

Roma History

Roma was established in 1765, and was incorporated in 1936. It was given its name because of its location on a hill. Before the independence of Texas from Mexico in 1836, Roma was under the jurisdiction of Mier town and also under the Spanish rule. The city was commonly known as Roma-Los Saenz after it took the Los Saenz area.

Roma and Nearby Attractions

• Roma Historical Museum
• Falcon State Recreation Park
• International Museum of Art & Science
• Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park

Things To Do In Roma

People are offered opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and camping at popular parks like Falcon State Recreation Park and Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park. Falcon State Park offers opportunities for swimming, camping, boating, and fishing. Museums which may be visited include Roma Historical Museum, and International Museum of Art & Science. The latter museum displays exhibits on Latin American Folk Art.

Roma Transportation

Flights are available from McAllen Miller International airport.

Roma Higher Education

Colleges near the city include South Texas Community College, University of Texas - Pan American, Odessa College, and Midland College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Roma, TX

Comparing Roma 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Roma Almanac

Roma Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Roma Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Roma, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Roma High Schools (2004)

ROMA H S
703 N GLADIATOR BLVD
956-849-1333
A Title I school.
Serves 1,534 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

INSTR & GUIDE CTR
703 N GLADIATOR BLVD
956-849-1377
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 12 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.9

ACCELERATED LRN ACAD
703 N GLADIATOR BLVD
956-849-2803
A Vocational School
A Title I school.
Serves 5 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.6

Roma Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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