Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
17%
Weslaco
Weslaco, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$820
Population
46,653
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Experience the vibrant culture of South Texas in this McAllen suburb.
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Weslaco sits at the southern tip of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley, halfway between McAllen and Harlingen, where palm-lined streets and a laid-back pace define everyday life. Downtown's South Texas Boulevard features historic storefronts and a walkable atmosphere rooted in the region's heritage. Green spaces, a skate park, and recreational leagues offer plenty of outdoor activities, while shopping and dining along major corridors keep daily needs convenient.
The rental market remains one of Texas's most accessible, with options from garden-style apartments to spacious townhomes and single-family homes. Weslaco takes pride in being the hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag at Iwo Jima. With Interstate 2 providing easy Valley access, renters enjoy small-town community feel without sacrificing metro conveniences.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,570
Average: $58,990
Education
8,480
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
19,062
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Weslaco has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Weslaco, TX is $820 for one bedroom, $1,052 for two bedrooms, and $1,287 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Weslaco has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$820/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$1,322/month
511 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,270/month
2,158 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Weslaco, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Raul A Gonzalez Jr Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,075 Students
Cleckler/Heald Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
948 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
745 Students
North Bridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
692 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
974 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
958 Students
IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Public
Grades 6-12
749 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
938 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
626 Students
IDEA Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
Public
Grades 6-12
749 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,553 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,004 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
135 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
12 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Valley Nature Center
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge
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.