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Uvalde.
About
Life in Uvalde
This small Hill Country city of about 15,300 people offers genuine affordability—median home values hover around $136,800 and rent averages just over $1,000 a month—which is why many people stay despite the heat and limited job diversity. The local economy leans on agriculture, government services, and education, with Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University campuses nearby providing some employment backbone, though if you're in specialized fields, you might find yourself commuting the 80 miles to San Antonio or working remotely. Weekends lean toward outdoor pursuits: the region is world-class for white-tailed deer hunting and gliding (Uvalde has hosted the World Gliding Championships three times), plus you're positioned at the crossroads of US 90 and US 83, making day trips to the Hill Country's state parks and recreation areas manageable.
Uvalde at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.9%
Foreign-Born
12.1%
Broadband Internet
82.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Uvalde: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Uvalde, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (88.6%), and 51.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.2%
of households
Married Couples
40.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.83
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 29% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Uvalde
In Uvalde, rent runs 29% below the TX average, and home values are 52% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,334
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $170,156 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Uvalde
Unemployment in Uvalde County, which includes Uvalde, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Uvalde: Uvalde County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Uvalde County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Uvalde Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.7 min avg
How Uvalde residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Uvalde, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 82 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 145 mi
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Major hub10.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 24% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Uvalde runs 24% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
408.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,498.6
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Uvalde Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Uvalde County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Uvalde County, which includes Uvalde, the most common type is drought, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Drought | $62,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2023 | 14 | Drought | $60,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Drought | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 20 | Drought | $55,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Drought | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Drought | $100,000 |
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.
32 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Uvalde County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Maverick County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 47 miles from Uvalde) 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
Nearest EPA monitor county: Maverick County, TX (47 mi away)
Climate
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Annual Precipitation
22.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Rainy Days/Year
53
Data not yet available
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Uvalde
Uvalde has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
15.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Uvalde Memorial Hospital
Critical Access 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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Uvalde
Uvalde's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Amistad National Recreation Area, 81 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Uvalde
Uvalde has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Amistad National Recreation Area (81 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Amistad National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
81 mi awaySan Antonio Missions National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayLyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Uvalde
El Progreso Memorial Library
301 W Main St, Uvalde
Cities Near Uvalde
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Uvalde?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Uvalde FAQ
Is Uvalde, Texas affordable?⌄
Uvalde's median rent is $994/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,141/year. Median home value is $136,800.
Is Uvalde, Texas safe?⌄
Uvalde's violent crime rate was 408 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1499 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Uvalde, Texas?⌄
Uvalde County, which includes Uvalde, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Uvalde, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Uvalde is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $994/month and median household income is $51,141/year. The median home value is $136,800. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Uvalde, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Uvalde is 19 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