Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
12%
San Juan
San Juan, TX Area Guide
This small border city values culture and community
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Located about an hour north of the border of Mexico and the United States, San Juan is a charming city filled with culture and an extremely close community. San Juan is part of several metropolitan areas including Mission, Edinburg, McAllen, and Reynosa. Filled with history, this border city is located along the historic Oblate Trail and has played essential roles in Rio Grande Valley history for over a century. The community here is proud of its roots and heritage, which is showcased throughout the town.
San Juan is filled with authentic Mexican and other Latin American cuisine. Friends and families bond at one of the many banquet halls in town for special events including weddings and quinceaneras. Annual events like the Thanksgiving Luncheon and the San Juan Friendly City 5K and Super Kids Fun Run/Walk bring the community together for a great cause. For even more fun outside of San Juan, residents travel to nearby towns with various other amenities and attractions. Admire nature at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge or catch a movie old-school style at the WesMer Drive-In, both only 15 minutes away. If you’re looking to rent your next home in a town with a strong of community surrounded by culture at all times, San Juan may be the one for you.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,060
Average: $57,574
Education
4,609
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,268
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
San Juan has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly San Juan, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
595 Students
Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
638 Students
Alfred Sorensen Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
616 Students
Arnoldo Cantu Sr Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
599 Students
Drs Reed - Mock Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
951 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
775 Students
IDEA College Preparatory San Juan
Public
Grades 6-12
726 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,459 Students
IDEA College Preparatory San Juan
Public
Grades 6-12
726 Students
Premier High School Of San Juan
Public
Grades 9-12
113 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quinta Mazatlan
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
- Valley Nature Center
Airports
- McAllen International
- Valley International
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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 February 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.