Neighborhood in Robstown, Nueces County

Living in San Pedro, Robstown

F

2nd of 3areas in Robstown
Overall score 8 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Robstown overall: F

San Pedro is a neighborhood in Robstown, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Robstown. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (5 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe4.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.9 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,650
Median rent
$1,320
Median home value
$83,000
Household income
$33,300
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
65%
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What it's like to live in San Pedro

San Pedro is a neighborhood in Robstown with about 3,700 residents, older homes (median year built 1964), a mix of owners and renters and 43% of households with children.

Our grade for San Pedro is F. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Robstown, a city that gets an F overall.

Pros of living in San Pedro

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in San Pedro

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,320, 38% higher than the Robstown median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

San Pedro report card

Each grade compares San Pedro with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,320, homes cost 2.5x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $33,300, 0% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 66 of 100 on the state rating.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 421 violent crimes per 100k, 2,135 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 25 min, 1.1% work from home.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    43% of adults uninsured.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    75% of homes have broadband.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

San Pedro compared with Robstown

Better than Robstown

  • Unemployment rate: 0%8 points lower than Robstown (8.2%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x17% lower than Robstown (3.0x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.9%1 points higher than Robstown (7.7%)

Worse than Robstown

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 75%19 points higher than Robstown (56%)
  • Median rent: $1,32038% higher than Robstown ($956)
  • Vacant homes: 19%7 points higher than Robstown (12%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • FLotspeich Leadership AcademyElementary, Robstown ISD0.5 mi
  • FSeale Junior HighMiddle, Robstown ISD0.9 mi
  • BRobstown Early College High SchoolHigh, Robstown ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in San Pedro

Median rent in San Pedro is $1,320 a month, 38% higher than the Robstown median. A household would need about $53,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $83,000, 19% lower than the Robstown median, which means a monthly payment of about $534 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRobstownTexas
Median rent38% higher than Robstown$1,320$956$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Robstown$83,000$103,000$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Robstown2.5x3.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points higher than Robstown75%56%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Robstown65%64%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than Robstown19%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Robstown196419701992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$534
Mortgage payment
$454
Property tax
$80
Median rent, for comparison
$1,320

Based on a $83,000 home in San Pedro, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereRobstownTexas
Median household income3% lower than Robstown$33,300$34,436$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points lower than Robstown0%8.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Robstown36%32%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Robstown8.9%7.7%34%
Average commute11% higher than Robstown25 min23 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Robstown1.1%5.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Robstown8.0%6.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Robstown75%80%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in San Pedro

Under 1825%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6434%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White3.7%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Robstown

  1. 1D+Central RobstownMedian rent $790
  2. 3FNorth San PedroMedian rent $1,520

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNortheast Town of PecosTown of Pecos
  2. D-Southeast TexarkanaTexarkana
  3. D-Central TerrellTerrell

Questions about San Pedro

Is San Pedro a good place to live?

San Pedro is a neighborhood in Robstown, TX, home to about 3,600 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Robstown. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in San Pedro?

Renters in San Pedro pay a median of $1,320 a month, 38% higher than the Robstown median. The median home is worth $83,000, 19% lower than the Robstown median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across Robstown.

What schools serve San Pedro?

The closest rated public schools are Lotspeich Leadership Academy (elementary, rated F), Seale Junior High (middle, rated F) and Robstown Early College High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the San Pedro name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.