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Weslaco, TX


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Weslaco, Texas

Introduction to Weslaco, Texas

Weslaco, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 15 miles E of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 119 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is part of the McAllen - Edinburg - Mission metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 26,935 people live in Weslaco.

Weslaco History

The area of Welasco was named after the W. E. Stewart Land Company. Early settlers transformed the land, which was filled with dense bushes, into agricultural land that was irrigated by canal systems and pump stations. Downtown Weslaco was considered the neon city because the downtown businesses utilized gas filled tubes for signage.

Weslaco and Nearby Attractions

  • Weslaco Museum
  • Weslaco City Park
  • The Tower Theatre
  • Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park
  • Villa De Cortez
  • The Harlon Block Memorial

Things To Do In Weslaco

Museums to visit include Weslaco Museum, as well as the International Museum of Art and Science. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, and boating opportunities are available at popular parks like Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park, Delta Lake Park, and Weslaco City Park. Some of the places for bird and wildlife watching are Weslaco Pixie Trees, Rio Rico Bluffs, Golden Raintree Citrus Farms, Estero Llano Grande Lake, and Frontera Audubon Center. Local festivals include Dragonfly Days, Onion Festival and Festival de Guitarra.

Weslaco Transportation

McAllen Miller International Airport is a major airport nearby.

Weslaco Higher Education

South Texas College - Mid-Valley Campus is located in Weslaco. Other colleges and universities nearby include Texas Southmost College and University of Texas at Brownsville.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWeslaco Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Weslaco Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Weslaco, TX

Comparing Weslaco 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 Population109
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity77
Age of the Population22
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home13
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime11

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