Eagle Pass
RANK #800 / 996 NAT · #42 / 69 TX · POP 57,806
1YR FORECAST: +1.8%
5YR OUTLOOK: +16%
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.
Below national median
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks undervalued at 3.5x — home prices are low 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.
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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 996 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Maverick County scores just 19/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #800 of 996 counties. Job growth at +0.6% and median household income of $48,497 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
By national standards, Maverick County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $125,000, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.39 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $757/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Population and employment in Maverick County are both close to flat — population +0.1% YoY and jobs +0.6%. Home values shifted +0.1% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.96% 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.