San Benito, Texas

Population 24,417

San Benito is located in Cameron County, TX. The population is 24,417, making San Benito the 3rd largest city in Cameron County.

There are 34 public schools in San Benito with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for San Benito is moderate , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in San Benito is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date San Benito property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near San Benito include El Camino Angosto, Lago and Arroyo Colorado Estates.

San Benito Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 35.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.3%

Crime Rate

44.99% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 148
  • Violent Crimes: 660
  • Robbery: 57
  • Burglary: 672
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

93.95% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in San Benito
  • 0.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

110 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 100

Unemployment

High 6.9%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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34 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 34 K-12 public schools in San Benito, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates San Benito's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in San Benito, TX

Property Reports view all

48 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of San Benito, TX issued 48 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of San Benito, TX issued 42 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $560
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $980
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,140

Zip Codes

78586

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Environmental Hazards

110 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (699/781)
    San Benito, TX has 89.5% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    San Benito, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    San Benito, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 61.52°
  • February 65.02°
  • March 70.88°
  • April 76.78°
  • May 81.65°
  • June 85.17°
  • July 85.38°
  • August 86.27°
  • September 82.3°
  • October 75.18°
  • November 69.05°
  • December 62.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for San Benito, TX

Earthquakes
San Benito, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
San Benito, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
San Benito, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
San Benito, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in San Benito, TX: $26,736

Unemployment

Unemployment in San Benito is 6.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.64%
White Collar - 51.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Filemon Vela

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in San Benito, TX

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in San Benito, TX
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