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Los Fresnos, Texas · ZIP 78566

Los Fresnos — ZIP 78566

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Los Fresnos (78566) scores 57/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $220K.

57OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share33%
Property crime share67%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency51%
Avg reading proficiency56%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$220K
Median rent$1,650/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$220K

Median Rent

$1,650/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,287

Violent Crime

1,432

Property Crime

6,855

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cameron County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
LOPEZ-RIGGINS ELPK–05467
58%
62%
LOS FRESNOS H S09–123,285
50%
54%
LOS CUATES MIDDLE06–08825
49%
54%
LOS FRESNOS ELPK–05549
45%
54%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

24,927

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

33 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78566 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 78566 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78566 is approximately $220K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 78566 in Los Fresnos has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.