Located in Cameron County
La Paloma is a tiny Cameron County community 5 miles from Mexico’s border and part of San Benito’s southern, more agricultural section. La Paloma’s roughly 2,800 residents enjoy the same perks as those living in San Benito, like its school district and retailers and events, but can live in a quieter, more rural setting.
La Paloma’s residential section has rural roads lined with manufactured, ranch-style and New Traditional homes on spacious grass-covered lawns. Some properties span multiple acres. Mature trees dot front and backyards, and most homes are surrounded by low fences. Prices typically range from $210,000 to $340,000. Land is also available, most in quarter- and half-acre lots, ranging from $48,000 to $60,000.
San Benito Consolidated Independent School District serves the community, offers intra-district transfer and has a B-minus rating on Niche. The schools zoned to the area are C-plus-rated La Paloma Elementary, C-plus-rated Riverside Middle, C-plus-rated Veterans Memorial Academy, which serves ninth grade, and B-minus-rated San Benito High, which serves 10th through 12th grades. San Benito Consolidated ISD recently approved new guidelines that define ways to prevent student bullying and outlines intervention methods.
Residents head to nearby El Ranchito County Park for its multi-use field, walking trail, playground, soccer field and basketball court. Also nearby are El Ranchito County Park, which features a baseball diamond, picnic tables and a playground, and part of the Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area, which offers hunting and hiking.
Military Highway is dotted with a handful of retailers and services. Residents pick up groceries and essentials at Family Dollar and local shop Danny’s Groceries. Local spot Carniceria El Toro sells cuts of fresh meat and prepared Mexican dishes. Taqueria Los Dos Compadres is a local spot that serves a mix of Mexican and American classics like tacos and hamburgers. San Benito, about 8 miles away, and Harlingen, about 15 miles away, has more shopping and dining options. The closest hospital, Harlingen Medical Center, is also in Harlingen.
Residents head to San Benito for annual events like ResacaFest, a Fourth of July celebration with local vendors, live entertainment and fireworks; and Market Days on Historic Robertson Street, a market with local vendors and live music.
Because La Paloma doesn’t have public transportation, residents get around by car. Military Highway runs along the community’s south side and connects to nearby cities and towns. Military Highway also leads to U.S. Customs and border checkpoint into Mexico, about 5 miles away.
While tornadoes and hurricanes are possible, they are uncommon. More common are severe rainstorms that include high winds, hail and flooding. Homeowners can purchase flood insurance through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Samuel Escalona
Keller Williams Realty RGV
(956) 997-9458
24 Total Sales
1 in La Paloma
$40,000 Price
Catalina Presas
Nexus Real Estate
(956) 382-7521
116 Total Sales
2 in La Paloma
$55K - $59K Price Range
Patrick Harris
Exp Realty Llc
(316) 669-4076
88 Total Sales
1 in La Paloma
$53,500 Price
Mark Becerra
KELLER WILLIAMS LRGV
(956) 923-4122
124 Total Sales
4 in La Paloma
$25K - $170K Price Range
Monica Benavides
The Mbteam
(956) 300-2206
410 Total Sales
4 in La Paloma
$171K - $310K Price Range
Connie Uribe
Keller Williams LRGV - X
(956) 382-7922
97 Total Sales
2 in La Paloma
$38K - $48K Price Range
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