Growing outdoorsy city 7 miles north of the border
About 7 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border is Weslaco, which sits in the Rio Grande Valley and has a rich agricultural history. The city's name is derived from the development company, W.E. Stewart Land Company, which arrived in the early 1900s during the agricultural boom. In 1919, a group of investors established the town, using the initials of W.E. Stewart Land Company for the name. Today, about 43,000 people call Weslaco home, and 88 percent of residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. The population has increased by about 15 percent since 2010. "It's known for its growth," says Margiee Fender, a Realtor with Medina Real Estate and resident of Weslaco. "It's within 30 minutes of everywhere people want to go, and the price of living here is more affordable. It's also a very outdoorsy community and a friendly, welcoming city." Weslaco is home to a handful of city parks, the Estero Llano Grande State Park and one of the largest single-day festivals in Texas.
The city is served by the Knapp Medical Center, a 227-bed non-profit hospital that is the city's second-largest employer behind the Weslaco Independent School District. Other major employers include HEB and NAMCE/Wood Crafters.
Knapp Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital in the city of Weslaco.
The city of Weslaco experiences subtropical weather year round.
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From bungalows and ranch-style to new-traditional and contemporary homes
Homes in Weslaco range from bungalows and brick ranch-style properties to spacious new-traditional houses. The median home price in Weslaco is $245,000, lower than the national median home price of $405,000, according to the National Association of Realtors. "A lot of the older homes are being sold and new subdivisions are being built all over," Fender says. "One of those subdivisions is Texas Heights." Homes in Texas Heights are contemporary-style properties between 1,500 and 3,500 square feet. All homes come with garages. These homes are priced between $200,000 and $330,000.
Ranch style homes are abundant in central Weslaco.
New traditional spanish style homes are found in south area of the city of Weslaco.
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From Harlon Block Sports Complex to Estero Llano Grande State Park
The city has six parks, the most popular being the Harlon Block Sports Complex, used for youth football games, Little League baseball, and its dog park. There's also Mayor Pablo Pena Park, otherwise known as City Park. "What's really cool is that they just added a new biking and hiking trail that connects the city to San Juan, Texas," says Kayln Resendez, the Marketing and Events Specialist at the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Office. "It's 16 miles long." Estero Llano Grande State Park is a popular spot for residents to hike or bike on the 5 miles of trails or to go birding with over 340 species in the park. Golfers can tee up at the Tierra Santa Golf & Event Center, a public 18-hole course hosting events and weddings.
Eterno Llano Grande State Park located in south Weslaco has various of species of birds year round.
Harlon Block Sport Complex located in west Weslaco features various basketball courts and trails throughout the park.
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Well-regarded Weslaco Independent School District
Students here attend schools within the Weslaco Independent School District, which earns a B grade from Niche and serves over 15,000 students across 22 schools. "We're really big on sports," Fender says. "Last year, the softball team won states." Higher education can be found at South Texas College Mid-Valey Campus.
Weslaco East High Schoo hosts grades 9th to 12th in the Weslaco city area.
The Weslaco East High School was the second school to be established in the city of Weslaco.
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Restaurants and big box stores along Interstate 2
Big box stores and chain restaurants can be found along Interstate 2. Local favorite restaurants include Teddy's Barbecue and Tortilleria Valentina along Texas Boulevard. About 10 miles east of Weslaco is the Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, with 140 stores, including a Nike Factory Store and a Burlington. The Weslaco Museum features exhibits about the area's history.
Big box stores can be found alongside Interstate 2 in north Weslaco, Tx.
Local favorite restaurant and bar Senor Barbas is located along Texas Boulevard in the city of Weslaco.
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The Texas Onion Fest, among other community events
The Texas Onion Fest is Weslaco's largest festival. It celebrates Weslaco's development of the 1015 Texas Sweet Onion, the Texas State Vegetable. "There were 40,000 people there last year," Resendez says. It's one of the largest single-day festivals in Texas." Another popular community event is the Alfresco Weslaco, a block party on Main Street with live music, art and food.
McAllen International Airport, 18 miles away
Interstate 2 and U.S. Route 83 run through Weslaco and connect it to nearby La Feria and San Juan. The Valley Metro bus system provides public transportation in Weslaco. The McAllen International Airport is 18 miles away along Interstate 2 and provides an average of 155 flights per day.
Weslaco crime and weather
According to the FBI's Crime Data Explorer, violent crime and property crime increased in 2023 in Weslaco. The city experiences extreme heat during the summer and is prone to wildfires and flooding.
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