Neighborhood in San Benito, Cameron County

Living in West San Benito, San Benito

C-

2nd of 6areas in San Benito
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Benito overall: C-

West San Benito covers part of San Benito, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in San Benito. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (20 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
2,260
Median rent
$1,460
Median home value
$152,000
Household income
$81,200
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in West San Benito

West San Benito is an area in San Benito with about 2,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 6 areas in San Benito, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in West San Benito

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $81,200, 86% higher than the San Benito median.

Cons of living in West San Benito

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,460, 74% higher than the San Benito median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.

West San Benito report card

Each grade compares West San Benito 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 $1,460, homes cost 1.9x income.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $81,200, 8.5% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 73 of 100 on the state rating.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 203 violent crimes per 100k, 2,488 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 21 min, 22% work from home.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    15% have a bachelor’s degree.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    31% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

West San Benito compared with San Benito

Better than San Benito

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%61 points lower than San Benito (61%)
  • Median household income: $81,20086% higher than San Benito ($43,639)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%25 points higher than San Benito (66%)

Worse than San Benito

  • Median rent: $1,46074% higher than San Benito ($839)
  • Average commute: 21 min23% higher than San Benito (18 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CJudge Oscar De La Fuente ElementaryElementary, San Benito CISD0.3 mi
  • CMiller Jordan MiddleMiddle, San Benito CISD2.1 mi
  • DSan Benito High SchoolHigh, San Benito CISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in West San Benito

Median rent in West San Benito is $1,460 a month, 74% higher than the San Benito median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $152,000, 78% higher than the San Benito median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,051 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan BenitoTexas
Median rent74% higher than San Benito$1,460$839$1,403
Median home value78% higher than San Benito$152,000$85,300$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than San Benito1.9x2.0x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent61 points lower than San Benito0%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than San Benito91%66%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than San Benito7.3%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Benito200019871992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,051
Mortgage payment
$832
Property tax
$219
Median rent, for comparison
$1,460

Based on a $152,000 home in West San Benito, 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

MeasureHereSan BenitoTexas
Median household income86% higher than San Benito$81,200$43,639$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than San Benito8.5%7.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than San Benito19%30%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as San Benito15%14%34%
Average commute23% higher than San Benito21 min18 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than San Benito22%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than San Benito0%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than San Benito92%81%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in West San Benito

Under 1834%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6430%
65 and over7.4%
Race and ethnicity
White6.0%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Black0%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in San Benito

  1. 1BHunter's CrossingMedian rent $710
  2. 3D+Northwest San BenitoMedian rent $980
  3. 4D+Central San BenitoMedian rent $760
  4. 5D+Sundance Apartment HomesMedian rent $780
  5. 6DSunnyside SubdivisionMedian rent $1,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CRanchland HillsMidland
  2. C-Southwest TerrellTerrell
  3. D+HoldridgeWest Odessa

Questions about West San Benito

Is West San Benito a good place to live?

West San Benito covers part of San Benito, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 6 areas we score in San Benito. It does best on cost of living and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in West San Benito?

Median rent in West San Benito is $1,460 a month, 74% higher than the San Benito median. The median home is worth $152,000, 78% 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 West San Benito?

The closest rated public schools are Judge Oscar De La Fuente Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 groups 1 Census block group in this part of San Benito that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.