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San Diego, Texas

city · Duval County (primary) , Jim Wells County

At a glance

3,675
Population
$85,600
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$72,326
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,096/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$53,174
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
32.1 min
Average commute
66.6%
Homes with broadband
2.02%
Locations with fiber available
10.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college51 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates78.7%
College graduates12.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Alice & Jim Wells County Economic Development Council
County-level economic development council associated with Alice and Jim Wells County, Texas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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