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San Benito, TX


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San Benito, Texas

San Benito, Texas, in Cameron county, is 5 miles SE of Harlingen, Texas (center to center) and 116 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Brownsville - Harlingen - San Benito metropolitan area. There are an estimated 23,444 people in San Benito.

The People and Families of San Benito

In San Benito, about 51% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in San Benito, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like San Benito. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, San Benito had a median family income of $26,415.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,625) in San Benito. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

San Benito Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in San Benito is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In San Benito, 90% of commuters drive to work. San Benito is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%San Benito Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%San Benito Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%San Benito Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%San Benito Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of San Benito, TX

Comparing San Benito 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 Old1010
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity74
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home68
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime11

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