As of 2012, South Padre Island's population is 2,816 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -2.61 percent. --------------------The median home cost in South Padre Island is $225,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.55 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, South Padre Island's cost of living is 4.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------South Padre Island public schools spend $5,102 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.2 students per teacher in South Padre Island. --------------------The unemployment rate in South Padre Island is 11.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. South Padre Island jobs have Increased by 0.14 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------South Padre Island's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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