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Crime in Weslaco summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Weslaco. Key points include:
There were 1,719 total crimes in Weslaco in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Weslaco is 3,915.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Weslaco is 467.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Weslaco is 3,448.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Weslaco is 84.78% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Weslaco Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Weslaco / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,719 | 3,915.9 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 205 | 467.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 42 | 95.7 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 132 | 300.7 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,514 | 3,448.9 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 92 | 209.6 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,321 | 3,009.2 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 101 | 230.1 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Weslaco summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Weslaco. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Weslaco is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Weslaco is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Weslaco is $180,889.
The median income in Weslaco is $59,551.
Weslaco's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Weslaco Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Weslaco | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Weslaco, TX Weather
The average high in Weslaco is 84.8° and the average low is 64.2°.
There are 38.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Weslaco |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 64.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Weslaco Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Weslaco
The current population in Weslaco is 42,229. The population has increased 22.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42,229 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 41,437 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 40,858 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 40,393 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 41,103 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 40,464 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 39,871 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 39,420 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 39,021 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 38,666 | 5.2% |
| 2014 | 36,752 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 36,273 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 35,720 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 35,217 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 34,544 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Weslaco
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Weslaco is:
10.8% White with 4,552 White residents.
0.6% African American with 264 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 91 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 161 Other residents.
0.1% Two Or More with 25 Two Or More residents.
87.9% Hispanic with 37,110 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Weslaco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 87.9% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Weslaco
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Weslaco is 51.8% female with 21,876 female residents.
Weslaco is 48.2% male with 20,353 male residents.
| Gender | Weslaco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Weslaco for adults over 25
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12.0% of adults in Weslaco completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Weslaco completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Weslaco completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Weslaco completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Weslaco completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Weslaco completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Weslaco completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Weslaco completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Weslaco completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Weslaco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 12.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Weslaco, Texas
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7.7% of households in Weslaco earn Less than $10,000.
7.5% of households in Weslaco earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.2% of households in Weslaco earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Weslaco earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.3% of households in Weslaco earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Weslaco earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Weslaco earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.2% of households in Weslaco earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Weslaco earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Weslaco earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Weslaco | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
