Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Cinemark Movies 10
Cinema
WesMer Drive-In Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (11) F
Holiday Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Whataburger
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Feldmans
Alcohol
Whataburger
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
H-E-B
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Alameda Park
Park
Issac D Rodriguez Park
Park
Issac D Rodriquez Park
Park
Welaco, Tx Skatepark
Park
Gibson Park
Park
Gibson Park
Park
Airport Drive Park
Park
Harlon Block Sports Complex
Park
Village Executive Golf Course
Park
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Park
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - MacWhorter Unit
Park
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Park
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Adams Unit
Park
Plazita Park
Park
Softball Park
Park
Estero Llano Grande State Park
Park
Boys & Girl's Club
Park
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Chapote Unit
Park
Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Taormina Unit
Park
Shops (7) F
Bliss Barber Salon
Hairdresser
Weslaco Floral
Florist
DaVi Nails
Beauty
SmartStyle
Hairdresser
TJ Maxx
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Weslaco.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Weslaco is 81/100 - which is 12% lower than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Weslaco crime rates are 3,361 per 100k, which is 23% higher than Texas
Property Crime
3,006 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
354 crimes per 100k C-
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employment D+

The median income in Weslaco is $47,094 - which is 14% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$47,094 F
Unemployment Rate
2.3% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Weslaco Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Knapp Medical Center
Hospital
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Weslaco Police Department
Police
Weslaco Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Weslaco Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Weslaco home prices are $91,500 - which is 36% lower than Texas
Home Price
$91,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Weslaco graduation rate is 64% - which is 18% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
64% F
Elementary Schools (24) A+
First Christian Academy
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Central Middle
F D Roosevelt El
Sam Houston El
Armando Cuellar Middle
San Martin De Porres Catholic School
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Airport El
Mid Valley Christian School
Dr R E Margo El
Memorial El
North Bridge El
Beatriz G Garza Middle
Cleckler/Heald El
Idea Academy Weslaco
Idea College Prep Weslaco
A N Rico El
Mary Hoge Middle
Horizon Montessori Ii
Raul A Gonzalez Jr El
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El
Pfc Mario Ybarra El
Cameron Co J J A E P
High Schools (9) A+
Weslaco 21St Century Cte Early College H S
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Santa Maria Daep
Weslaco H S
Mid Valley Christian School
Weslaco East H S
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
South Palm Gardens H S
Idea College Prep Weslaco
South Texas H S For Health Professions
The Science Academy Of South Texas
Donna H S
3D Academy
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ratings A+

Weslaco has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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Weslaco Has Lots to See and Do 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Weslaco is a great place to live and has lots of activities for friends, families and couples. The city also has a low unemployment rate (6.9%) and in 2016, Weslaco got the highest bond rating in the history of the city. This is similar to a credit score and shows that living con ...Read More ditions in the city have definitely improved over the years.

There are also several landmarks in the city that attract tourists, but they're also great place to visit every now and then if you're a resident. The Weslaco Water Tower and Cortez Hotel are popular attractions. The hotel used to accommodate guests, but is now a private event arena. The Rio Grande Spring Games also take place in Weslaco, so if you're a football fan, the spring season is a great time to live in the city. You can even attend a few art classes in the city or a lecture by a popular athlete, which makes it easy to get inspired or express your creativity while living in Weslaco. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Weslaco? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Alameda Park
      Issac D Rodriguez Park
      Issac D Rodriquez Park
      Welaco, Tx Skatepark
      Gibson Park
      Gibson Park
      Airport Drive Park
      Harlon Block Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Cinemark Movies 10
      WesMer Drive-In Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Holiday Wine & Liquor
      Whataburger
      Whataburger
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Jack in the Box
      Feldmans

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Weslaco? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Weslaco.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Weslaco? The cost of living in Weslaco is 81/100 - which is 12% lower than Texas.
      Weslaco
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Weslaco? Weslaco crime rates are 3,361, which are 23% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      3,361 per 100k people

      45% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      45% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Weslaco? The median income in Weslaco is $47,094 which is 14% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $47,09415% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,54831% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Weslaco a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Knapp Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Weslaco home prices? Weslaco home prices are $91,500 - which is 36% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $91,50050% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $74222% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Weslaco have good schools? The Weslaco graduation rate is 64% - which is 18% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      64%

      23% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      4% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Weslaco a good place to live? Weslaco has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      1 total surveys

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