The Town FilesSan Juan, Texas
City in Hidalgo County · population 35,294 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,700
- Household income
- $56,562
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 30.7
San Juan is a city of 35,294 people in Hidalgo County, Texas. The median home is worth $126,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 92% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 89% of Texas towns.
How San Juan 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 San Juan is worth $126,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $56,562, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $961 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Juan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $961 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $56,562 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in San Juan
| People | San Juan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in San Juan
July highs average 97.5°F and January lows 49.4°F. About 18.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 170 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Juan since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 26, 1967 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 20, 2012.
Severe weather in Hidalgo County since 1996
Hidalgo County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4871: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County had 291,901 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,905 a year. Unemployment was 6.1% in 2023; in San Juan itself the ACS puts it at 7.4%.
Public schools in San Juan
15 public schools with 10,121 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S | 9-12 | 2,360 | 14.2 |
| AUSTIN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 871 | 12.4 |
| R YZAGUIRRE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 782 | 13.0 |
| IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN (charter) | 6-12 | 736 | 14.7 |
| IDEA ACADEMY SAN JUAN (charter) | K-5 | 717 | 23.1 |
| EDITH & ETHEL CARMAN EL | PK-5 | 642 | 16.9 |
| ARNOLDO CANTU SR EL | PK-5 | 612 | 17.5 |
| ALFRED SORENSEN EL | PK-5 | 606 | 17.3 |
| AMANDA GARZA-PENA EL | PK-5 | 578 | 17.0 |
| DRS REED - MOCK EL | PK-5 | 540 | 16.4 |
| VIDA N CLOVER EL | PK-5 | 439 | 17.6 |
| JOHN DOEDYNS EL | PK-5 | 438 | 14.1 |
Towns near San Juan
- Alamo, TX2.2 mi · 19,493 people · home $145,100
- North Alamo, TX2.4 mi · 3,722 people · home $82,900
- Pharr, TX3.2 mi · 79,715 people · home $121,900
- South Alamo, TX3.8 mi · 3,414 people · home $69,600
- Murillo, TX5.5 mi · 9,158 people · home $164,100
- McAllen, TX6.3 mi · 142,210 people · home $190,400
- Donna, TX7.3 mi · 16,797 people · home $86,100
- Scissors, TX7.5 mi · 3,758 people · home $82,400
San Juan questions
Is San Juan, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Juan scores better for retirees than 3% of Texas towns and quieter than 3%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.7).
How much does a house cost in San Juan?
The median owner-occupied home in San Juan is valued at $126,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,562, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $961 a month.
What is the weather like in San Juan?
July highs average 97.5°F and January lows 49.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does San Juan get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Juan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 26, 1967. 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)