San Patricio County

TX · Pop. 48,544 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

San Patricio County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 48,544.

$/Acre: $872

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 291 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 35.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.73%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$60,821

Poverty Rate24.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$872

Median Home Price$276K

Acres for Sale1270

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season291 days

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,308 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)180 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K433

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyModerate