The Town FilesNorth San Pedro, Texas
Community in Nueces County · population 735 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,200
- Household income
- $37,028
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 47.0
North San Pedro is a community of 735 people in Nueces County, Texas. The median home is worth $86,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 99% of Texas towns, more walkable than 97% of Texas towns, hipper than 82% of Texas towns.
How North San Pedro ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North San Pedro is worth $86,200, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $37,028, which is more affordable than 72% of Texas towns. 82.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | North San Pedro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $37,028 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 82.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North San Pedro
| People | North San Pedro | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 50.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in North San Pedro
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 46.9°F. About 31.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 124 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North San Pedro since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 24, 2002 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 1, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 24, 2016.
Severe weather in Nueces County since 1996
Nueces County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Nueces County
Nueces County had 163,763 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,476 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in North San Pedro itself the ACS puts it at 32.5%.
Public schools in North San Pedro
5 public schools with 3,408 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALALLEN H S | 9-12 | 1,177 | 13.2 |
| CALALLEN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 888 | 14.1 |
| CALALLEN WOOD RIVER EL | PK-2 | 457 | 13.8 |
| CALALLEN WEST INT | 3-5 | 449 | 13.2 |
| WILMA MAGEE INT | 3-5 | 437 | 14.1 |
Towns near North San Pedro
- Robstown, TX1.0 mi · 10,143 people · home $103,000
- La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX6.7 mi · 1,359 people · home $332,800
- Banquete, TX7.0 mi · 745 people · home —
- Driscoll, TX9.9 mi · 680 people · home $100,900
- Odem, TX11.5 mi · 2,255 people · home $89,400
- Agua Dulce, TX14.0 mi · 685 people · home $85,000
- Morgan Farm, TX16.1 mi · 573 people · home $275,000
- Bishop, TX16.6 mi · 3,174 people · home $111,800
North San Pedro questions
Is North San Pedro, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North San Pedro scores better for retirees than 11% of Texas towns and quieter than 21%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in North San Pedro?
The median owner-occupied home in North San Pedro is valued at $86,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,028, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in North San Pedro?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 46.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does North San Pedro get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North San Pedro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 24, 2002. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)