RANK #751 / 1001 NAT · #45 / 72 TX · POP 58,082
1YR FORECAST: +0.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +24%
Maverick County, Texas, is defined by its position on the Rio Grande, directly across from Piedras Negras, Mexico, with Eagle Pass serving as its county seat and a significant international port of entry. This border location fosters a unique cultural blend and influences daily life. The county offers outdoor recreation, including Maverick County Lake in Eagle Pass, which provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, biking, and picnicking. Fort Duncan, a historic landmark, also offers green space and a museum. Commuting within the county is primarily by personal vehicle, with an average travel time of 21.8 minutes.
Life in Maverick County is characterized by a strong sense of community, with many families owning their homes. Public schools in the Eagle Pass Independent School District serve the majority of students. The economy is shaped by international trade, manufacturing, and the service industry, largely due to its border location. Recent developments include investments in housing and community improvements, as well as efforts to revitalize the Maverick County International Airport, which aims to support economic growth. The county also benefits from its position on transportation corridors connecting major cities in Texas and Mexico.
Maverick County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +0.7% YoY, population +0.5%, wages +2.8%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 10.9x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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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 →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Sugaree Solar Project
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$251M | Planned |
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Fort Duncan Storage Facility
Recurrent Energy
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$183M | Under Construction |
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Waterborne Barrier System Construction
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
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$63M | Planned |
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Maverick Business Park Industrial Facility
NXSTEP
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Puerto Verde Global Trade Bridge Project (Rail Line)
Green Eagle Railroad (subsidiary of Puerto Verde Holdings)
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$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 24/100, Maverick County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $49,568 combined with job growth of +2.9% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Maverick County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $158,700 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.31, with rents averaging $859/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Maverick County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.5% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.9% clip. Home values shifted +0.7% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.54% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Maverick County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.