Primary sources for Weslaco, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Weslaco, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Weslaco, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Weslaco, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Weslaco, TX
Electricity rates in Weslaco, Texas
Weslaco, TX ranks 3 of 108 Texas cities for the share of mobile homes (19%). Weslaco, Texas has 41,437 residents in 13,301 households; 89.9% heat with electricity.
Households in Weslaco, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Weslaco on the map
Hidalgo County, with Weslaco marked
Who supplies Weslaco
Hidalgo County lists 3 utilities for Weslaco, TX, a city of 41,437: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC and AEP Texas Central Company deliver power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Hidalgo County page.
Housing and heating in Weslaco
Weslaco, TX: 4,157 of 16,681 homes were built before 1980 and 7,003 in 2000 or later. Weslaco, TX has 9,039 detached houses, 2,350 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 3,240 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Weslaco, TX
% of homes by decade built, Weslaco, TX
- 2pre-40
- 240s
- 450s
- 460s
- 1370s
- 1980s
- 1490s
- 2500s
- 1510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Weslaco, TX
| Weslaco, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco, TX, median year built | 1994 | 1999 | -5 years | 47 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, built before 1980 | 24.9% | 17.9% | +7.0 points | 60 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, built 2000 or later | 42.0% | 47.4% | -5.4 points | 44 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, detached houses | 54.2% | 65.0% | -10.8 points | 93 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.1% | 8.3% | +5.8 points | 75 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, mobile homes | 19.4% | 15.0% | +4.4 points | 3 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, renter households | 42.7% | 32.4% | +10.2 points | 40 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, median home value | $119,200 | $124,000 | -$4,800 | 105 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, median gross rent a month | $942 | $925 | +$17 | 102 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, people per household | 3.08 | 3.30 | -0.22 | 11 of 108 |
Facts about Weslaco
- Residents of Weslaco, TX, ACS 2023
- 41,43782 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Weslaco, TX
- $54,99597 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Weslaco, TX
- 13,3013.12 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Weslaco, TX
- 57.3%7,627 owners and 5,674 renter households
- Housing units in Weslaco, TX
- 16,6813,380 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Weslaco, TX
- 89.9%11,962 of 13,301 homes
- Land area of Weslaco, TX
- 16.9 sq mi2,453.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Weslaco, TX
- 3.6%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $54,995 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Weslaco, TX
- 46NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 111.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Weslaco, TX
- 19944,157 of 16,681 homes (24.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Weslaco, TX
- $119,200$942 gross rent a month, 9.48% of value a year
Who lives in Weslaco: income, cars, homes
In Weslaco, TX, 1,411 households own no vehicle and 7,524 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 10,256 residents of Weslaco, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 30.2. Weslaco, TX homes: 8,453 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,463 none or one, median 4.7 rooms. In Weslaco, TX, 4,387 of 13,301 households earn under $35,000, 3,997 $35,000-$75,000, 3,771 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,146 $150,000 or more. Of 15,825 workers in Weslaco, TX, 1,187 work from home, 11,949 drive alone, 35 ride transit and 399 walk. In Weslaco, TX, 2,566 of 5,214 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,932 households moved in since 2018 and 2,251 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Weslaco, TX
| Weslaco, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Weslaco, TX, households under $35,000 | 33.0% | 15 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, households $150,000 or more | 8.6% | 96 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, residents below poverty | 25.0% | 7 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, median age | 30.2 | 99 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 50.7% | 96 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, households without a vehicle | 10.6% | 4 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 56.6% | 85 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, workers at home | 7.5% | 86 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, cost-burdened renters | 49.2% | 60 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, moved in since 2018 | 37.1% | 69 of 108 |
| Weslaco, TX, moved in before 2000 | 16.9% | 32 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Weslaco
Weslaco, TX: 13,301 households at $1,870 a year per home for electricity (Hidalgo County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $24.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,997 a year per household.
| Group in Weslaco, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Weslaco, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco, TX, all households | 13,301 | $1,870 | $24.9 million | 3.40% |
| Weslaco, TX, homeowners | 7,627 | $2,067 | $15.8 million | 3.76% |
| Weslaco, TX, renters | 5,674 | $1,456 | $8.3 million | 2.65% |
Outage risk around Weslaco
Weslaco, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 43 wind and 3 tornado, 111.0 per 100,000 residents of 41,437. Top gust near Weslaco, TX: 74 knots, 85 mph. Damage near Weslaco, TX: $1.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Weslaco, TX
wind and tornado reports, Weslaco, TX
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| Weslaco, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco, TX, 2015 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Weslaco, TX, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Weslaco, TX, 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Weslaco, TX, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Weslaco, TX, 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Weslaco, TX, 2023 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Weslaco, TX, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Weslaco, TX, 2025 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Analyst note on Weslaco
Household income in Weslaco, TX is $54,995; 7,627 of its 13,301 households own. Weslaco, TX counts 41,437 residents in 13,301 households, on 16.9 square miles. 11,962 of the 13,301 occupied homes in Weslaco, TX heat with electricity.
Weslaco, TX has 16,681 housing units, 3,380 of them vacant or seasonal. Weslaco, TX ranks 4 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest median home value ($119,200). Weslaco, TX ranks 4 of 108 Texas cities for households without a vehicle (10.6%).
Weslaco, TX ranks 6 of 108 Texas cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (90%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Weslaco
Compare Weslaco with nearby cities
| City near Weslaco, TX | Distance from Weslaco | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 41,437 | $54,995 | 1994 | $119,200 | 46 | 7.5% |
| San Juan, TX | 10.4 mi west | 35,674 (-5,763) | $53,440 (-$1,555) | 1999 (+5 yr) | $118,200 (-$1,000) | 67 (+21) | 5.2% (-2.3 pts) |
| Pharr, TX | 12.6 mi west | 79,809 (+38,372) | $49,884 (-$5,111) | 2001 (+7 yr) | $111,500 (-$7,700) | 61 (+15) | 6.2% (-1.3 pts) |
| Edinburg, TX | 15.5 mi northwest | 102,561 (+61,124) | $57,789 (+$2,794) | 2003 (+9 yr) | $174,800 (+$55,600) | 68 (+22) | 9.8% (+2.3 pts) |
| McAllen, TX | 16.6 mi west | 143,789 (+102,352) | $60,165 (+$5,170) | 1993 (-1 yr) | $173,800 (+$54,600) | 62 (+16) | 11.5% (+4.0 pts) |
| Harlingen, TX | 18.1 mi east | 71,669 (+30,232) | $55,891 (+$896) | 1987 (-7 yr) | $125,700 (+$6,500) | 42 (-4) | 9.1% (+1.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Weslaco
| ZIP area touching Weslaco, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Weslaco | Share of Weslaco's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 78596 (Weslaco, TX) | 26.0% | 63.6% |
| 78599 (Weslaco, TX) | 22.5% | 36.4% |
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Questions on Weslaco
Weslaco: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Weslaco, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Hidalgo County lists 3 utilities.
Weslaco: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Weslaco, TX: rank 82 of 108 by its 41,437 residents, rank 97 of 108 by $54,995 median income.
Weslaco: how many homes heat with electricity?
Weslaco, TX: 11,962 of 13,301 occupied homes, 89.9%; Hidalgo County 90.0%.
Weslaco: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 3.6% of the $54,995 median income in Weslaco, TX.
Weslaco: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Weslaco, TX may be closed.
Weslaco: damaging storms reported nearby?
46 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Weslaco, TX, 2015 to 2025, 111.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Weslaco?
Weslaco, TX: median home built 1994; 4,157 of 16,681 homes (24.9%) predate 1980, 9,039 are detached and 2,350 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Weslaco, TX households have no car?
1,411 households; 7,524 have two or more.
How many residents of Weslaco, TX live below the poverty line?
10,256 residents.
How big are the homes in Weslaco, TX?
8,453 of 16,681 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 4.7 rooms.