Falcon Mesa, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
423 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,848 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
60 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$304 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$330 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Zapata County
3
Zapata 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

Zapata County
2
Zapata Urban Area
2
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 58
Feb 1 0 61
Mar 1 0 68
Apr 1 0 75
May 3 0 81
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 86
Sep 5 0 82
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 1 0 67
Dec 1 0 59

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 79% of residents leaning left and 19% leaning right.

Liberal (79%) (19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Zapata South El
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Zapata North El
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Zapata Middle
3 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Laredo College
46 miles, N • 1.4 star
Laredo Beauty College Inc
47 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Starr County Memorial Hospital
43 miles, S • 4.1 star
Laredo Medical Center
47 miles, N • 3.2 star
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
52 miles, N • 4.1 star
Mission Regional Medical Center
76 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laredo International Airport
48 miles, N • 1 star
McAllen Miller International Airport
81 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Valley International Airport
110 miles, SE • 1 star
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