RANK #569 / 1001 NAT · #30 / 72 TX · POP 51,008
1YR FORECAST: -0.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +27%
Atascosa County ranks #569 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index. Mixed signals — some growth indicators are positive while others trail national averages. Detailed narrative coming soon.
Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 9.5x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
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Atascosa County scores 43/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#569). Median household income is $70,770 and job growth is running at +1.2%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
By national standards, Atascosa County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $174,800, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.40 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,061/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Atascosa County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.9% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.2% clip. Home values shifted +2.4% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.01% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Atascosa County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.