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Cost of Living in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County), TX

Population 4,884 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

46
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $33,750, median household incomes in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) land roughly 55% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 25% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) lies roughly 95 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Laredo. Median home values run roughly 54% lower than Laredo's $182,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 27
Rent 74

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County)

The median home value in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) is $83,100 — 73% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $967/month, 26% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $33,750/year is 55% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 85.2°F and lows of 62.6°F. Overall, Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) has a cost of living index of 46 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% less expensive.

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Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Eagle Pass, TX
Median home: $192,600
Rent: $794/mo
Income: $54,952
Uvalde, TX
Median home: $131,600
Rent: $1,013/mo
Income: $50,967
Del Rio, TX
Median home: $143,200
Rent: $892/mo
Income: $59,588
Laredo, TX
Median home: $182,400
Rent: $1,001/mo
Income: $63,264
Pleasanton, TX
Median home: $203,100
Rent: $1,098/mo
Income: $65,602

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$83,100
73% below avg
Median Rent
$967/mo
26% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
7.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 82.5%
Renter-occupied 17.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$967
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,581/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
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Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.9 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
0

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.9%
Carpooled
19.1%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$33,750
55% below avg
Per Capita Income
$19,669
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
81% below avg
Poverty Rate
24.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 2.3%
Graduate degree 0.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 33.2
Female median age 43.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
85.2°F
Avg Low
62.6°F
Annual Precip
19.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
40° 58° 75° 93° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 68738087939810010194867568
Low °F 444856637177797973645344
Precip" 0.610.631.181.503.062.321.482.692.632.080.910.70
Snow" 0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
72.4%
Good air days/yr
101
Max AQI recorded
330
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County), TX?

Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) has a cost index of 46 (100 = national average). It is 54% below the national average.

What is average rent in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County), TX?

The median gross rent in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) is $967 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County)?

The median home value in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) is $83,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County)?

The median household income in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) is $33,750 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County), TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County), TX affordable?

Yes, Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 46 — about 54% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County)?

Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) has average high temperatures of 85.2°F and average lows of 62.6°F. Annual precipitation is 19.8". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Chula Vista CDP (Maverick County) at a Glance

Population
4,884
Median Income
$33,750
Home Value
$83,100
Median Rent
$967/mo
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg High Temp
85.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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