El Rancho Vela, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
587 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,200 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$603 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$537 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Starr County
3
Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
3
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Starr County
2
Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
2
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 59
Feb 1 0 62
Mar 1 0 69
Apr 1 0 75
May 2 0 81
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 87
Sep 4 0 82
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 1 0 68
Dec 1 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (73%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 28, TX State Senate District 21, TX State House District 31, TX
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Schools

Rio Grande City Hs
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Ringgold El
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
Alberto and Celia Barrera El
3 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

South Texas College
34 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Starr County Memorial Hospital
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mission Regional Medical Center
32 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
36 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

McAllen Miller International Airport
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Valley International Airport
70 miles, SE • 1 star
Laredo International Airport
90 miles, N • 1 star
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