Apartments for rent in Eagle Pass, TX

Eagle Pass is a small city in Texas with a population of approximately 27,000. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 10% of the population. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 35, skews younger than most cities in Texas. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 42% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $644 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Eagle Pass will save around $4,600 compared to the state average.

There are two primary industries in Eagle Pass: healthcare and education. Together, these industries make up 11% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of just under $52,000, Eagle Pass workers earn less than the average Texas resident. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345). Among residents older than 25 in Eagle Pass, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 2% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Eagle Pass residents have an average commute of about 22 minutes, faster than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (35%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't used widely. Few residents walk to work.