Neighborhood in Weslaco, Hidalgo County

Living in Southwest Weslaco, Weslaco

B+

1st of 6areas in Weslaco
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Weslaco overall: C

Southwest Weslaco covers part of Weslaco, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Weslaco. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Affordable
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym1.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare1.6 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
2,650
Median rent
$860
Median home value
$203,000
Household income
$131,900
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Weslaco

Southwest Weslaco is an area in Weslaco with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 68% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Weslaco is B+. That puts it 1st of 6 areas we grade in Weslaco, a city that gets a C overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Weslaco

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $860, 11% lower than the Weslaco median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $131,900, 121% higher than the Weslaco median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Southwest Weslaco

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 24 for Weslaco as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Weslaco report card

Each grade compares Southwest Weslaco 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 $860, homes cost 1.5x income.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $131,900, 1.0% unemployed.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 331 violent crimes per 100k, 2,675 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 8.0% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Weslaco compared with Weslaco

Better than Weslaco

  • Median household income: $131,900121% higher than Weslaco ($59,551)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%37 points higher than Weslaco (56%)
  • Home value to income: 1.5x35% lower than Weslaco (2.4x)

Worse than Weslaco

  • Average commute: 34 min42% higher than Weslaco (24 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Weslaco (2.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AMemorial ElementaryElementary, Weslaco ISD0.8 mi
  • BArmando Cuellar MiddleMiddle, Weslaco ISD1.9 mi
  • AWeslaco High SchoolHigh, Weslaco ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Weslaco

Median rent in Southwest Weslaco is $860 a month, 11% lower than the Weslaco median. A household would need about $34,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $203,000, 45% higher than the Weslaco median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,434 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereWeslacoTexas
Median rent11% lower than Weslaco$860$967$1,403
Median home value45% higher than Weslaco$203,000$140,000$283,800
Home value to income35% lower than Weslaco1.5x2.4x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them37 points higher than Weslaco93%56%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Weslaco19%18%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Weslaco199719951992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,434
Mortgage payment
$1,111
Property tax
$322
Median rent, for comparison
$860

Based on a $203,000 home in Southwest Weslaco, 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

MeasureHereWeslacoTexas
Median household income121% higher than Weslaco$131,900$59,551$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Weslaco1.0%7.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points lower than Weslaco15%23%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than Weslaco25%23%34%
Average commute42% higher than Weslaco34 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Weslaco8.0%7.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Weslaco0%2.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Weslaco96%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southwest Weslaco

Under 1839%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6426%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White6.9%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Weslaco

  1. 2BSun Country EstatesMedian rent $1,050
  2. 3BCentral WeslacoMedian rent $1,010
  3. 4BOlivarez #5 ColoniaMedian rent $1,010
  4. 5B-Roosevelt School ColoniaMedian rent $810
  5. 6C-Northeast WeslacoMedian rent $1,040

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CSouth ManvelManvel
  2. B-East RendonRendon
  3. BNorth McAllenMcAllen

Questions about Southwest Weslaco

Is Southwest Weslaco a good place to live?

Southwest Weslaco covers part of Weslaco, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 6 areas we score in Weslaco. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Weslaco?

Renters in Southwest Weslaco pay a median of $860 a month, 11% lower than the Weslaco median. The median home is worth $203,000, 45% higher than the Weslaco median. A median home costs 1.5x the median household income, compared with 2.4x across Weslaco.

What schools serve Southwest Weslaco?

The closest rated public schools are Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated A), Armando Cuellar Middle (middle, rated B) and Weslaco High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Weslaco 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.