1st Advantage MortgageIn Maverick County, Texas, the typical household earns $49,568 a year and the typical rent is $859. Your income, debts and credit decide what you qualify for. Get offers in writing, compare the total repaid, and never pay a fee up front.
On this page
- Maverick County by the numbers
- Maverick County housing compared with Texas
- Household income in Maverick County
- The Maverick County job picture
- Cities, towns and CDPs in Maverick County
- Maverick County and the counties next door
- Room for a loan payment in Maverick County
- More Maverick County figures
- What the numbers mean for Maverick County borrowers
- Steps before you apply in Maverick County
- Texas rules that apply in Maverick County
- More guides for Maverick County
- Frequently asked questions
Maverick County by the numbers
Roughly 58,082 residents live in Maverick County, Texas, 60th by population among the state's 254 counties and county equivalents. Land area is 1,279 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 45 per square mile. The federal metro definitions (OMB, July 2023) place it in the Eagle Pass, TX metropolitan area. Of the 13 Census places inside Maverick County, Eagle Pass leads by population with about 28,339; 1 of the 13 are incorporated.
Maverick County housing compared with Texas
Renters in Maverick County pay a median of $859 a month, 39% below the Texas figure of $1,403. By the Census definition, 47% of Maverick County renters are cost-burdened. With a median value of $158,700, a typical Maverick County house costs 3.2 times what the median household earns in a year. 71% of Maverick County households own their home and 29% rent. Median construction year: 1997.
| Measure | Maverick County | Texas | Median U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $859/mo | $1,403/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $158,700 | $283,800 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 71% | 63% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47% | 52% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 29% | 29% | n/a |
Household income in Maverick County
The median household income in Maverick County is $49,568; statewide it is $78,476, so Maverick County runs 37% below Texas as a whole. Only 225 Texas counties post a higher median.
| Household income | Maverick County | vs Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 39.4% | +18.0 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 38.4% | -1.0 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 18.9% | -7.9 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | -9.2 pts |
About 39% of households earn under $35,000, while 22% clear $100,000. 22.8% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 13.8%). A household earning below the $49,568 median should test any payment carefully; one earning above it should still pick the shortest term it can manage.
The Maverick County job picture
Education and health care employs 27% of working residents, the largest share; retail trade is next with 13%. Compared with Texas, the county leans toward agriculture, forestry and mining (8% against 2%). Averaged over the five survey years, 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking. Long commutes are the exception here: 10% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work.
| Industry | Share of Maverick County workers | vs Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.8% | +5.2 pts |
| Retail trade | 13.0% | +2.0 pts |
| Arts, lodging and food service | 9.3% | +0.9 pts |
| Public administration | 9.0% | +4.9 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 8.2% | +1.4 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 7.7% | +5.4 pts |
If your hours swing with the season or with overtime, size a loan payment against your base pay, not your best month.
Cities, towns and CDPs in Maverick County
The table lists the 13 largest of 13 Census places in Maverick County, by population. Together all 13 hold about 54,695 people, so roughly 6% of residents live outside any named place. Incomes vary by place: $57,207 at the median in Eagle Pass, $33,839 in Eidson Road. Median rent ranges from $586 in Rosita to $1,239 in Chula Vista. Live in one of these Maverick County communities, or between them? This is your local guide.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass | city | 28,339 | $57,207 | $880 | 10 mi |
| Eidson Road | CDP | 9,684 | $33,839 | $819 | 11 mi |
| Chula Vista | CDP | 4,746 | $39,271 | $1,239 | 8 mi |
| Elm Creek | CDP | 3,680 | $52,263 | n/a | 11 mi |
| Rosita | CDP | 2,933 | $37,407 | $586 | 10 mi |
| Las Quintas Fronterizas | CDP | 2,203 | n/a | $855 | 10 mi |
| Siesta Acres | CDP | 1,573 | $35,341 | $727 | 11 mi |
| Fabrica | CDP | 774 | $49,179 | n/a | 11 mi |
| Seco Mines | CDP | 644 | n/a | n/a | 11 mi |
| Quemado | CDP | 119 | n/a | n/a | 24 mi |
| El Indio | CDP | 0 | n/a | n/a | 15 mi |
| Normandy | CDP | 0 | n/a | n/a | 21 mi |
| Radar Base | CDP | 0 | n/a | n/a | 16 mi |
CDPs are unincorporated communities the Census Bureau defines for counting.
Maverick County and the counties next door
Distances run center to center, from Zavala County at 35 miles out to La Salle County at 79. Kinney County leads the group on income ($70,000), Zavala County trails ($36,749), and Maverick County out-earns 2 of the six.
| Adjacent area | How far | HH income (median) | Rent (median) | Owner share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick County | - | $49,568 | $859/mo | 71% |
| Zavala County, TX | 35 mi | $36,749 | $548/mo | 69% |
| Dimmit County, TX | 40 mi | $38,808 | $823/mo | 67% |
| Kinney County, TX | 43 mi | $70,000 | $1,272/mo | 84% |
| Uvalde County, TX | 54 mi | $53,801 | $981/mo | 71% |
| Frio County, TX | 74 mi | $66,010 | $1,016/mo | 59% |
| La Salle County, TX | 79 mi | $57,716 | $819/mo | 76% |
Room for a loan payment in Maverick County
How much room does a median Maverick County budget have? Take median income, subtract median rent, and check what is left under a few common debt-to-income limits.
- Start: $4,131 gross per month ($49,568 / 12)
- Less median rent of $859, which is 21% of it
- 40% debt-to-income limit: $793 left for all other debt payments
Lenders set their own limits and look beyond the ratio. The DTI calculator uses your figures instead of Maverick County's.
More Maverick County figures
14% of Maverick County adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or more. About 23% go without health insurance.
| People and households | Maverick County | Texas | Median county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.3 | 35.6 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.3% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 32.5% | 14.0% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 23.4% | 17.1% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 14.4% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 22.8% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 7.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| Minutes to work | Maverick County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 38.3% |
| 15 to 29 min | 43.6% |
| 30 to 44 min | 8.1% |
| 45 to 59 min | 2.9% |
| 60+ min | 7.2% |
What the numbers mean for Maverick County borrowers
Where the Maverick County numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Hospital bills in Maverick County. For the 23% of residents without coverage, the provider's charity-care program comes before any loan (details).
- Assistance before credit. With a 23% poverty rate, check no-cost options before any Maverick County loan.
- 47% rent-burdened. A payment on top of high rent needs a cushion; size it with the calculator.
Steps before you apply in Maverick County
Steps that save money for Maverick County residents:
- Get a written quote for whatever you are paying for in Maverick County.
- Ask each lender for the APR and all fees in writing.
- Check the license, then the reviews, then the offer.
- Confirm the first due date before setting up autopay.
Texas rules that apply in Maverick County
The Texas Department of Banking is the place to verify any lender's Texas license. Consumer lending in Texas is also overseen by the Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner. Problems with a lender can also go to the CFPB. See the Texas state guide for the statewide picture.
More guides for Maverick County
The Texas guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Maverick County earn?
The median is $49,568; 22% earn $100,000 or more and 39% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
What do renters pay in Maverick County?
$859 a month at the median, about 21% of median household income.
Does this page cover Eagle Pass?
Yes, along with the other 12 Census places in Maverick County, such as Eidson Road, Chula Vista, Elm Creek.
Can Maverick County residents use the questionnaire?
Yes. It asks the same questions in every Texas county, lists every requirement up front and does not affect your credit score.
Who regulates personal lenders for Maverick County residents?
The Texas Department of Banking licenses consumer lenders in Texas; the CFPB takes complaints about any lender, and the FTC wants to hear about fee-first offers.