La Grulla, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,447 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
1.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,827 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$52,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$389 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$496 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Starr County
3
Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
3
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Starr County
2
Rio Grande City-Roma Urban Area
2
Texas
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 78% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (78%) (20%) Conservative

Climate

Hot semi-arid climate. Hot and dry grassland climate with low rainfall and periodic drought. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 58
Feb 1 0 62
Mar 1 0 69
Apr 1 0 75
May 2 0 81
Jun 3 0 85
Jul 2 0 86
Aug 2 0 87
Sep 4 0 82
Oct 3 0 76
Nov 1 0 68
Dec 1 0 60

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Grulla Middle
<1 miles, SE · 1.4star
Grulla El
1 miles, NE · 1.9star
Alto Bonito El
3 miles, NE · 2.3star
Rio Grande City Cisd Grulla Hs
3 miles, N · 1.9star
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Colleges

South Texas College
25 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Starr County Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW · 4.1star
Mission Regional Medical Center
22 miles, SE · 3.2star
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
27 miles, SE · 4.1star
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
28 miles, SE · 2.3star
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Airports

Valley International Airport
62 miles, SE · 1star
Laredo International Airport
101 miles, N · 1star
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