South Padre Island, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
2,852 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,578 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$498,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,096 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,326 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
17.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cameron County
4
Brownsville-Harlingen Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cameron County
6
Brownsville-Harlingen Metro Area
6
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 60
Feb 1 0 63
Mar 1 0 69
Apr 2 0 75
May 3 0 80
Jun 3 0 84
Jul 2 0 85
Aug 2 0 86
Sep 5 0 82
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 1 0 69
Dec 1 0 60

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 34, TX State Senate District 27, TX State House District 37, TX
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Schools

Garriga El
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Derry El
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
Port Isabel Jh
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Port Isabel Hs
6 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Texas Southmost College
25 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Valley Regional Medical Center
24 miles, W • 4.1 star
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc
31 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Valley International Airport
31 miles, NW • 1 star
McAllen Miller International Airport
66 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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