Population
Socorro
36,237
Weslaco
41,437
Median Income
Socorro
$52,100
Weslaco
$54,995
Home Value
Socorro
$131,200
Weslaco
$119,200
Rent
Socorro
$1,036
Weslaco
$942
Crime Rate
Socorro
1.42
Weslaco
4.67
Cost of Living
Socorro
91.8
Weslaco
89.6
Avg Temp
Socorro
N/A
Weslaco
N/A
Unemployment
Socorro
5.3%
Weslaco
7.7%
How Similar Are Socorro & Weslaco?
Weslaco is Socorro's #14 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Socorro
36,237
Weslaco
41,437
Weslaco has a 13% larger population than Socorro.
Violent Crime
Socorro
1.42
Weslaco
4.67
Weslaco's violent crime is significantly higher than Socorro's — 70% difference.
Property Crime
Socorro
8.12
Weslaco
34.49
Weslaco's property crime is significantly higher than Socorro's — 76% difference.
Political Leaning
Socorro
41.8%
Weslaco
51.0%
Socorro leans Democratic while Weslaco leans Republican.
Unemployment
Socorro
5.3%
Weslaco
7.7%
Weslaco has a 32% higher unemployment than Socorro.
Median Income
Socorro
$52,100
Weslaco
$54,995
Both cities have similar median income — just a 5% difference.
Home Values
Socorro
$131,200
Weslaco
$119,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Socorro
6.3%
Weslaco
13.5%
Weslaco's education is significantly higher than Socorro's — 54% difference.
Demographics
Socorro
42.5%
Weslaco
45.7%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 7% difference.
Cost of Living
Socorro
91.8
Weslaco
89.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 2% difference.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Socorro and Weslaco share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — Weslaco leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWeslaco has a fair market rent (1br) of $847 vs $1,013 in Socorro (20% lower). Weslaco scores 90.9 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 102.2 in Socorro. Weslaco has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,060 vs $1,191 in Socorro (12% lower).
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Housing Market — Socorro leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSocorro has a vacancy rate of 5.3% compared to 20.3% in Weslaco. Socorro has a single-family homes of 78.0% compared to 56.0% in Weslaco. Socorro has a owner-occupied of 79.1% compared to 57.3% in Weslaco.
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Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSocorro has a unemployment rate of 5.3% compared to 7.7% in Weslaco. Weslaco has a work from home of 7.5% compared to 5.5% in Socorro. Socorro has a poverty rate of 20.1% compared to 25.0% in Weslaco.
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Crime & Safety — Socorro leads
Source: FBI UCRSocorro has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.15 compared to 0.96 in Weslaco. Socorro has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 5.09 compared to 30.09 in Weslaco. Socorro has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 8.12 compared to 34.49 in Weslaco.
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Schools & Education — Weslaco leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWeslaco has a bachelor's degree or higher of 13.5% compared to 6.3% in Socorro. Weslaco has a high school diploma or higher of 28.6% compared to 26.0% in Socorro.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWeslaco has a population of 41,437, about 1.1x the size of Socorro (36,237). Weslaco skews younger with a median age of 30.2 vs 34.4.
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Socorro
Weslaco
Healthcare — Weslaco leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWeslaco: 3.7 vs Socorro: 1.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Weslaco: 5 vs Socorro: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Socorro leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSocorro has a public transit of 0.9% compared to 0.2% in Weslaco. Weslaco has a work from home of 7.5% compared to 5.5% in Socorro. Socorro has a drive alone of 77.1% compared to 75.5% in Weslaco.
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