Neighborhood in San Benito, Cameron County
Living in Hunter's Crossing, San Benito
1st of 6areas in San Benito
Overall score 70 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Benito overall: C-
Hunter's Crossing is a neighborhood in San Benito, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in San Benito. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.
- Affordable
- Well connected
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (6 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (12 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 1.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 0.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 660
- Median rent
- $710
- Median home value
- $119,000
- Household income
- $63,500
- Average commute
- 14 min
- Homes owned
- 84%
What it's like to live in Hunter's Crossing
Hunter's Crossing is a neighborhood in San Benito with about 700 residents, homes built around 1973, mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 16% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 6 areas in San Benito, which grades C- overall.
Pros of living in Hunter's Crossing
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $710, 15% lower than the San Benito median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Hunter's Crossing
- Higher poverty. 47% of residents live below the poverty line, against 30% across San Benito.
- Higher unemployment. 19% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.3% across San Benito.
- 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 as very high in this part of town.
Hunter's Crossing report card
Each grade compares Hunter's Crossing with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade A+
Median rent $710, homes cost 1.9x income.
99 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $63,500, 19% unemployed.
6 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.
28 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 203 violent crimes per 100k, 2,488 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C+
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
52 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A+
Average commute 14 min, 4.4% work from home.
98 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
17% have a bachelor’s degree.
12 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
34% of adults uninsured.
20 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
84% of homes owner-occupied.
86 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Hunter's Crossing compared with San Benito
Better than San Benito
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%61 points lower than San Benito (61%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 100%19 points higher than San Benito (81%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 84%18 points higher than San Benito (66%)
Worse than San Benito
- People below the poverty line: 47%17 points higher than San Benito (30%)
- Unemployment rate: 19%11 points higher than San Benito (7.3%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BRoberts ElementaryElementary, San Benito CISD0.5 mi
- CMiller Jordan MiddleMiddle, San Benito CISD1.3 mi
- DSan Benito High SchoolHigh, San Benito CISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in Hunter's Crossing
Median rent in Hunter's Crossing is $710 a month, 15% lower than the San Benito median. A household would need about $28,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $119,000, 40% higher than the San Benito median, which means a monthly payment of about $815 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | San Benito | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent15% lower than San Benito | $710 | $839 | $1,403 |
| Median home value40% higher than San Benito | $119,000 | $85,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income5% lower than San Benito | 1.9x | 2.0x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent61 points lower than San Benito | 0% | 61% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than San Benito | 84% | 66% | 63% |
| Vacant homes11 points lower than San Benito | 0% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Benito | 1973 | 1987 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $651
- Property tax
- $163
- Median rent, for comparison
- $710
Based on a $119,000 home in Hunter's Crossing, 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
| Measure | Here | San Benito | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income46% higher than San Benito | $63,500 | $43,639 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate11 points higher than San Benito | 19% | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line17 points higher than San Benito | 47% | 30% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than San Benito | 17% | 14% | 34% |
| Average commute21% lower than San Benito | 14 min | 18 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points lower than San Benito | 4.4% | 11% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit11 points higher than San Benito | 12% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet19 points higher than San Benito | 100% | 81% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- Coastal floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesLow
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Hunter's Crossing
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in San Benito
- 2C-West San BenitoMedian rent $1,460
- 3D+Northwest San BenitoMedian rent $980
- 4D+Central San BenitoMedian rent $760
- 5D+Sundance Apartment HomesMedian rent $780
- 6DSunnyside SubdivisionMedian rent $1,110
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C-Catholic Worker HousesSan Antonio
- B-The Enclave at Westover HillsSan Antonio
- C+BallardMonahans
Questions about Hunter's Crossing
Is Hunter's Crossing a good place to live?
Hunter's Crossing is a neighborhood in San Benito, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in San Benito. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.
How much does it cost to live in Hunter's Crossing?
Median rent in Hunter's Crossing is $710 a month, 15% lower than the San Benito median. The median home is worth $119,000, 40% higher than the San Benito median. A median home costs 1.9x the median household income, compared with 2.0x across San Benito.
What schools serve Hunter's Crossing?
The closest rated public schools are Roberts Elementary (elementary, rated B), Miller Jordan Middle (middle, rated C) and San Benito High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Hunter's Crossing 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.