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South Padre Island, TX

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Population
2,086
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
10 ft
Median Home Value
$516,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,472
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityBrownsville, Texas19 miles away · 192,957 residents.

About South Padre Island

South Padre Island is a coastal resort town in Cameron County, Texas, situated on a barrier island along the Gulf Coast. Bounded by the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico, the tourist destination of approximately 2,891 is served by the Point Isabel Independent School District for public primary and secondary education.

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