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Living in
Eagle Pass.
About
Life in Eagle Pass
Living in Eagle Pass means embracing life in a tight-knit, predominantly Latino border community where cross-border relationships and commerce shape daily life. The economy relies heavily on retail, manufacturing, and trade with Mexico—businesses like Mossberg have significant operations here, and thousands of visitors cross from Piedras Negras daily to shop and dine, which keeps the local economy active but also means the city has a distinct border-town character. The climate is a real trade-off: summers are intensely hot (August regularly exceeds 100°F, with recorded highs of 115°F), and while winters are mild, the dryness in late summer means air conditioning isn't optional.
Eagle Pass at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Foreign-Born
30.2%
Broadband Internet
87.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Eagle Pass: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eagle Pass, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (96.1%), and 86.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.5%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.6%
of households
Married Couples
48.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Eagle Pass
In Eagle Pass, rent runs 37% below the TX average, and home values are 34% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
83.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,111
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $215,222 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 5.8 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Eagle Pass
Unemployment in Eagle Pass is 5.8 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Eagle Pass Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.1 min avg
How Eagle Pass residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eagle Pass, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Safetyviolent crime 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eagle Pass runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
179.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,528.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eagle Pass Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Maverick County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Maverick County, which includes Eagle Pass, the most common type is drought, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 7 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Drought | $15,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Drought | $17,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Drought | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Maverick County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Maverick County, which includes Eagle Pass, is typically good — 221 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
221
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Maverick County, county-wide
Climate97°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eagle Pass has hot summers (avg high 97°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
97°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
151
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
12
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
45
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 40°F | 0.74" |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 0.74" |
| Mar | 78°F | 51°F | 1.18" |
| Apr | 84°F | 58°F | 2.02" |
| May | 90°F | 66°F | 2.80" |
| Jun | 96°F | 72°F | 2.20" |
| Jul | 98°F | 74°F | 2.10" |
| Aug | 99°F | 74°F | 1.68" |
| Sep | 92°F | 69°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 2.14" |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 1.13" |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 0.81" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
22.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Fort Duncan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Amistad National Recreation Area, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Amistad National Recreation Area (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Amistad National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass Public Library
589 E Main St, Eagle Pass
Cities Near Eagle Pass
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Eagle Pass FAQ
Is Eagle Pass, Texas affordable?⌄
Eagle Pass's median rent is $880/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,207/year. Median home value is $188,000.
Is Eagle Pass, Texas safe?⌄
Eagle Pass's violent crime rate was 180 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1528 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eagle Pass, Texas?⌄
Eagle Pass has an unemployment rate of 10.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eagle Pass, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Eagle Pass is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $880/month and median household income is $57,207/year. The median home value is $188,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eagle Pass, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Eagle Pass is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from