Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
16%
San Benito, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$985
Population
25,544
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A vibrant suburban enclave with the best of South Texas at your doorstep
Suburb
•
Commuter
•
Beach
The South Texas city of San Benito is a thriving suburb positioned roughly twenty miles north of Brownsville and forty miles east of McAllen on Interstate 69E. Bisected by the Resaca de los Fresnos canal, the city is almost entirely composed of residential neighborhoods, with the diverse local rental market featuring a broad selection of apartments, condos, and single-family homes. Just north of San Benito, the larger city of Harlingen offers residents a thriving shopping, dining, and entertainment scene just minutes from home. With the glittering beaches of South Padre Island less than an hour’s drive away, a day by the Gulf is always at your fingertips.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$35,433
Average: $51,756
Education
2,845
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,124
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
San Benito has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in San Benito, TX is $985 for one bedroom, $1,003 for two bedrooms, and $1,070 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Benito has increased by 6.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$985/month
631 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Benito, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
623 Students
Palmer-Laakso Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
495 Students
La Encantada Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
481 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
367 Students
Angela Gerusa Leal Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Rising Scholars Academy Of South Texas
Public
Grades 6-8
609 Students
IDEA College Preparatory San Benito
Public
Grades 6-12
767 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
717 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
823 Students
Liberty Memorial Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
717 Students
IDEA College Preparatory San Benito
Public
Grades 6-12
767 Students
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
730 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,012 Students
Midvalley Academy-San Benito Chart
Public
Grades 9-12
113 Students
Public
Grades 9-10
1,657 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harlingen Arroyo Colorado
Airports
- Valley International
- Brownsville/South Padre Island International
Top Apartments in San Benito
Houses for Rent in San Benito
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Nearby City Guides
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.