Census-designated place

Rosita

South Texas Plains · Population 2,933

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Population
2,933
Growth in 10 years
+28.3%
Median age
28.0
Texas: 35.6
Under 18
19%
Texas: 25%
65 and older
13%
Texas: 13%
People per household
3.1
Texas: 2.7
Households with kids
23%
Texas: 35%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
2%
Texas: 34%
Veterans
0%
Texas: 6%
Born in Texas
68%
Texas: 58%
Moved here from another state last year
0%
Texas: 2%
Moved to a new home last year
4%
Texas: 14%
No health insurance
34%
Texas: 17%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.

Median household income
$37,407
Texas: $78,476
Below poverty line
12%
Texas: 14%
Median home value (owners’ estimate)
$131,200
Texas: $283,800
Own their home
79%
Texas: 63%
Typical property tax bill
$1,477/yr
Texas: $4,232/yr
Effective property tax rate
1.13%
Texas: 1.49%
Monthly cost with a mortgage
$1,323/mo
Texas: $2,106/mo
Monthly cost, paid off
$418/mo
Texas: $678/mo
Typical year homes were built
2010
Texas: 1992
Single-family houses
74%
Texas: 67%
Apartments and multiplexes
7%
Texas: 26%
Mobile homes
19%
Texas: 6%
Median rent
$586/mo
Texas: $1,403/mo
Rent, 2 bedrooms
$569/mo
Texas: $1,395/mo
Rent, 3 bedrooms
$328/mo
Texas: $1,650/mo
Homes that are rented
21%
Texas: 37%
Rentals sitting empty
0%
Texas: 8%
Rent as a share of income
18%
Texas: 31%
Typical electric bill
$205/mo
Texas: $184/mo
Typical gas bill
$41/mo
Texas: $56/mo
Typical water and sewer bill
$756/yr
Texas: $595/yr
Heat with electricity
76%
Texas: 61%
Heat with natural gas
13%
Texas: 35%
Homes with broadband internet
75%
Texas: 91%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.

Average commute
33 min
Texas: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Texas: 14%
Cars per household
2.0
Texas: 1.9
Households without a car
2%
Texas: 5%
Biggest jobs: Service occupations
34%
of working residents
Biggest jobs: Production
29%
of working residents
Biggest jobs: Schools and healthcare
26%
of working residents
Nearest airport with airline flights
LRD
Laredo International Airport, about 95 miles
Nearest major airport
SAT
San Antonio International Airport, about 134 miles
Nearest city of 100,000+
Laredo
About 93 miles

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. Distances are straight-line miles between town centers. Airports: OurAirports.

July average high
98°F
Hottest month
January average low
40°F
Coldest month
Days over 100°F
53
In a typical year
Days of 90°F or more
151
In a typical year
Nights at freezing or below
13
In a typical year
Rain per year
20.8 in.
Snow per year
0.0 in.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020 averages, from the Eagle Pass 3N weather station (about 13 miles from the town center).

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Market

Rosita’s housing market

Realtor.com, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

Median list price
$278,700
+3.4% vs. a year ago
Price per sq. ft.
$188
Texas: $179
Median days on market
127
Texas: 68
Listings with a price cut
9%
Texas: 22%
Home prices by ZIP code in Rosita

The local market

Buyers have room to negotiate Maverick County home market, September 2026 (Realtor.com reports Rosita as part of the county)
Median list price
$278,700
+3.4% vs. a year ago Texas: $350,000
Homes for sale
276
+22.4% vs. a year ago
Days on market
127
median Texas: 68
Price per sq. ft.
$188
Texas: $179
Typical home size
1,550 sq. ft.
Listings with a price cut
9%
Texas: 22%
New listings this month
36
Under contract
21

Owning and renting here

Median home value
$131,200
Effective property tax rate
1.13%
Typical property tax bill
$1,477/yr
Median rent
$586/mo
Own their home
79%

Census estimates of what residents report. More in By the Numbers. See all the numbers

Market numbers: Realtor.com Economic Research, September 2026. Listing prices, not sale prices.

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