Weslaco, Texas

Population 36,321

Weslaco is located in Hidalgo County, TX. The population is 36,321, making Weslaco the 5th largest city in Hidalgo County.

There are 27 public schools in Weslaco with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Weslaco is moderate , and there are 144 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Weslaco is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Weslaco property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Weslaco include Midway South, Villa Verde and Llano Grande.

Weslaco Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 32.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 49.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.2%

Crime Rate

38.17% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 129
  • Violent Crimes: 371
  • Robbery: 70
  • Burglary: 386
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

65.84% Higher than national avg.
  • 144 offenders in Weslaco
  • 39.65 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

155 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 144

Unemployment

High 8.3%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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27 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 27 K-12 public schools in Weslaco, TX and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Weslaco's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Mid Valley Christian School

San Martin De Porres Catholic School

Valley Grande Adventist Academy

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3 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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144 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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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 Weslaco, TX

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199 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Weslaco, TX issued 199 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 199 permits, 143 were issued for single family homes and 56 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Weslaco, TX issued 136 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: $637
  • 1 Bedroom: $637
  • 2 Bedrooms: $817
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,067
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,177

Zip Codes

78579 78596 78599

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Environmental Hazards

155 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 63.52°
  • February 66.78°
  • March 72.4°
  • April 78.63°
  • May 82.94°
  • June 87.1°
  • July 87.5°
  • August 89.06°
  • September 84.42°
  • October 78.12°
  • November 70.53°
  • December 62.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Weslaco, TX

Earthquakes
Weslaco, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Weslaco, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Weslaco, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Weslaco, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Weslaco, TX: $36,157

Unemployment

Unemployment in Weslaco is 8.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.46%
White Collar - 58.54%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ruben Hinojosa
  • Filemon Vela

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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