Weslaco is a small city of 40,858 in Texas, with a median household income of $53,517
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Weslaco stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Weslaco is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Weslaco city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.6
Weslaco's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Weslaco costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Weslaco, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$884
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,517
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Weslaco's violent crime rate is 467.0 per 100,000 residents
— 23% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
467.0 /100k
Property Crime
3448.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Weslaco is served primarily by IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Weslaco, TX
National Avg
School District
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
62
—
Middle Schools
16
—
High Schools
47
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Weslaco sees average highs of 71.3°F in January
and 95.7°F in July,
with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Weslaco's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Weslaco roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,200 and median rent is $884/month.
Weslaco's violent crime rate is 467.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3448.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Weslaco are operated by IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 62 elementary, 16 middle, and 47 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Weslaco, TX has a population of 40,858, a median household income of $53,517, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Weslaco averages 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Weslaco, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 78596, 78599.
The population of Weslaco, Texas is 40,858 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Weslaco: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $102,200, median household income $53,517, crime index 139 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weslaco side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
