San Juan, Texas · ZIP 78589

San Juan — ZIP 78589

San Juan (78589) scores 71/100 — Good for Texas. Safety: Lower 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 $185K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency37%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby14

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100

Typical home value$185K

Median rent$1,250/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

$185K

Median Rent

$1,250/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,755

Violent Crime

2,616

Property Crime

12,139

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hidalgo 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
ARNOLDO CANTU SR EL	PK–05	598	48%	54%
ALFRED SORENSEN EL	PK–05	583	48%	55%
PSJA EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	2,300	42%	56%
AUSTIN MIDDLE	06–08	833	41%	45%
DRS REED - MOCK EL	PK–05	509	41%	47%
EDITH & ETHEL CARMAN EL	PK–05	686	40%	45%
SGT LEONEL TREVINO EL	PK–05	401	37%	32%
VIDA N CLOVER EL	PK–05	378	34%	34%
IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN	06–12	741	33%	49%
JOHN DOEDYNS EL	PK–05	391	32%	34%
AMANDA GARZA-PENA EL	PK–05	557	29%	39%
R YZAGUIRRE MIDDLE	06–08	736	27%	40%
IDEA ACADEMY SAN JUAN	KG–05	617	27%	46%
PSJA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS	09–12	340	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

39,958

Median Income

$54K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

31.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78589 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 78589 has a school score of 61/100. 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 78589 is approximately $185K. 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 78589 in San Juan has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. 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.