San Benito, Texas · ZIP 78586

San Benito — ZIP 78586

San Benito (78586) scores 53/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $162K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby26

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index64/100

Typical home value$162K

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

$162K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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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
SOUTH TEXAS ISD RISING SCHOLARS ACADEMY	06–08	781	64%	80%
LAURELES EL	PK–05	516	53%	56%
PALMER-LAAKSO EL	PK–05	582	50%	68%
IDEA ACADEMY SAN BENITO	KG–05	685	49%	59%
CASH EL	PK–05	611	49%	59%
RAUL GARZA JR STEAM ACADEMY	PK–05	437	48%	56%
LA ENCANTADA EL	PK–05	488	47%	47%
LAS YESCAS EL	PK–05	354	47%	57%
IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN BENITO	06–12	780	46%	59%
LIBERTY MEMORIAL MIDDLE	06–08	673	43%	46%
RANGERVILLE EL	PK–05	203	42%	42%
LA PALOMA EL	PK–05	474	37%	47%
DOWNS FINE ARTS ACADEMY	PK–05	426	32%	52%
BERTA CABAZA MIDDLE	06–08	695	27%	47%
SAN BENITO RIVERSIDE MIDDLE	06–08	558	27%	43%
FRED BOOTH GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	PK–05	441	27%	32%
SULLIVAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY	PK–05	367	27%	37%
ANGELA GERUSA LEAL EL	PK–05	351	27%	37%
JUDGE OSCAR DE LA FUENTE EL	PK–05	271	27%	27%
SAN BENITO VETERANS MEMORIAL ACADEMY	09–09	645	24%	43%
MILLER JORDAN MIDDLE	06–08	477	16%	36%
ROBERTS EL	PK–05	303	12%	22%
SAN BENITO H S	09–12	2,057	8%	8%
COLLEGIATE ACADEMY	06–08	117	Not reported	Not reported
GREYHOUNDS ONLINE ACADEMY	KG–10	76	Not reported	Not reported
DRISCOLL PLAY AND LEARN DAY CARE SAN BENITO CENTER	PK–PK	22	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

49,103

Median Income

$46K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

32 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78586 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 78586 has a school score of 62/100. 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 78586 is approximately $162K. 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 78586 in San Benito has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.