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Cameron County
  • County in Texas
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Cameron County

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade C+
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade C+
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Cameron County is located in Texas with a population of 420,554. In Cameron County, most residents own their homes. In Cameron County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Cameron County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Cameron County are above average.

    About

    Population
    420,554

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $94,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $785
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      185.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      52.8
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      57.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      463.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,557.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      94.7
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      31%
      national  11%

    Working in Cameron County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,057
    National
    $69,021

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