South Padre Island, Texas
Quick Statistics
South Padre Island is a community in Cameron County, Texas, home to about 2,891 people spread across 2.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $57,551 a year, and a typical home is worth about $516,900. About 64.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 74.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, South Padre Island ranks number 597 of 1,795 in population, number 647 in median household income, number 87 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around South Padre Island typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 52°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Laguna Heights, TX | 6.1 mi. | 357 |
| 2. | Port Isabel, TX | 6.2 mi. | 5,111 |
| 3. | Laguna Vista, TX | 7.9 mi. | 3,673 |
| 4. | Bayview, TX | 14.1 mi. | 887 |
| 5. | Del Mar Heights, TX | 16.3 mi. | 0 |
| 6. | Chula Vista, TX | 17.0 mi. | 284 |
| 7. | Orason, TX | 17.4 mi. | 424 |
| 8. | Brownsville, TX | 19.4 mi. | 189,177 |
What is the population of South Padre Island, Texas?
South Padre Island has a population of about 2,891 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is South Padre Island, Texas in?
South Padre Island is located in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the median home value in South Padre Island, Texas?
The median home value in South Padre Island is about $516,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in South Padre Island, Texas?
The median personal income in South Padre Island is about $57,551 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near South Padre Island, Texas?
Since 1950, 66 tornadoes have been recorded in Cameron County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in South Padre Island, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 52 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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