El Campo City Property Records in Texas

El Campo is the largest city in Wharton County, a rice and cattle area southwest of Houston. Wharton, not El Campo, hosts the county offices: the Wharton County Clerk records deeds, liens, plats and releases, and the Wharton County Appraisal District maintains owners, values and exemptions. Taxes are paid to the Wharton County Tax Assessor-Collector. A Justice of the Peace precinct serves El Campo for small civil matters, while title and foreclosure cases are heard in the Wharton County District Courts or County Court at Law. The City of El Campo can help with permits, zoning and utilities. Texas public records laws allow anyone to request copies.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$67,356
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$183,400
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,558
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$973 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
60%
Population
Population:
12,220

El Campo Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

El Campo's crime data covers reported violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include murder, robberies and assaults, and the property crime figures include total property crimes, burglaries and motor vehicle thefts.

El Campo reported 1 murder, 4 robberies and 42 assaults among its violent crimes. Its property crime total is 216, including 24 burglaries and 7 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show the types and volume of reported crime in El Campo and let users compare violent and property crime categories side by side. The figures reflect reported incidents only, not every crime that occurs in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
4
Burglary
Burglary:
24
Murder
Murder:
1
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
7
Theft
Theft:
185
Assault
Assault:
42
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
14

What Is the Population Profile of El Campo

El Campo's population is mostly Hispanic, at 51% (6,251 residents), followed by White residents at 41% (4,955 residents). Black residents make up 8% (961 residents). The data also includes Asian and Other Race groups at 0.18% each (22 residents apiece), Two + Races at 0.07% (9 residents), and American Indian and Pacific Islander groups at 0%.

Hispanic
51%
6,251
White
41%
4,955
Black
8%
961
Asian
0.18%
22
Other Race
0.18%
22
Two + Races
0.07%
9
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

El Campo, Ratings Compared Across Texas B-

El Campo's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from diversity to walkability. The three highest-rated categories are Diversity (A), Cost of Living (A-) and Weather (B+). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (B), Good for Retirees (B) and Housing (B). Nightlife and Commute are each rated B-. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
B-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
C+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B-
Housing
Housing
B
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
C

How Educated Is El Campo

El Campo's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (35%), Below High School (19%) and Associate Degree (12%). The data also includes Some College, Bachelor Degree, Masters Degree and Doctorate levels.

High School
35%
Below High School
19%
Associate Degree
12%
Some College
11%
Bachelor Degree
9%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.46%

When Were Homes Built

El Campo's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. The largest share of homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (30%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (27%) and 1960 - 1979 (21%). The data also includes Before 1939 and 2000 - Present construction periods.

1980 - 1999
30%
1940 - 1959
27%
1960 - 1979
21%
Before 1939
12%
2000 - Present
10%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

El Campo's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. The largest share of homes have 3 Bedrooms (47%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (32%) and 4 Bedrooms (9%). The data also includes 1 Bedroom, No Bedrooms and 5 or More Bedrooms categories.

3 Bedrooms
47%
2 Bedrooms
32%
4 Bedrooms
9%
1 Bedroom
7%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

El Campo's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (17%), 10 - 17 (16%) and Under 10 (15%). The data also includes 35 - 44, 25 - 34, 45 - 54, 55 - 64 and 18 - 24 age groups.

65 Plus
17%
10 - 17
16%
Under 10
15%
35 - 44
15%
45 - 54
11%
25 - 34
11%
55 - 64
9%
18 - 24
7%

Property Market Trends at El Campo

El Campo's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $183,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $973 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in El Campo's dynamic real estate landscape.

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