Here's what it costs to live in Weslaco, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, while the typical home is valued around $119,200. Households earn a median of $54,995 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$54,995
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$942
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$119,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
41,437
Latest estimate
Median Age
30.2 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Weslaco?
The cost of living index for Weslaco is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Weslaco?
The median gross rent in Weslaco is $942 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Weslaco?
The median household income in Weslaco is $54,995 per year.
What is the median home value in Weslaco?
The median home value in Weslaco is $119,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Weslaco?
Air quality data for Weslaco is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Weslaco?
Texas has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology