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San Perlita, TX


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San Perlita, Texas

San Perlita, Texas, in Willacy county, is 21 miles N of Harlingen, Texas (center to center) and 91 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city has a population of 680.

The People and Families of San Perlita

In San Perlita, about 54% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in San Perlita. "Full house" describes much of the households in the city, with the many large families there. San Perlita is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, San Perlita had a median family income of $23,542.

San Perlita Housing

In San Perlita, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. And yes, you can rent a place in San Perlita without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In San Perlita, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySan Perlita Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySan Perlita Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%San Perlita Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%San Perlita Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of San Perlita, TX

Comparing San Perlita 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
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
People Living Alone11
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