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Winter Visitors

Winter Texans

Winter Texans in 2004-2005 accounted for 127,000 annual visitors Valley-wide representing 63,500 households, with an annual economic impact of $420 million.

The average Winter Texan is:

Married
68.4 years old
Has an average income of $47,800
Has 13.9 years of education

The Valley has more than 500 Recreational Vehicle Parks that are home to Winter Visitors from mostly mid-western states, during their 3-5 month stay in the Valley. Other winter visitors own their winter homes, or rent. Fun N Sun Resort park in San Benito is home to some 3,000 visitors each year. The park is now undergoing expansion to accommodate additional spaces.
(Source: University of Texas Pan American)

Mexican National Visitors

Mexican National Visitors account for over 20 million annual regional crossings with an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion.

The average Mexican National Visitor is:

Married
41.5 years old
Has average income of 34,877 pesos
Employed in retail, professional, business services or education
From Reynosa, Matamoros or Monterrey
Spends an average of $5,300/household in the Valley.

Mexican Nationals visit the Valley year ‘round for shopping and visiting, but come in the greatest numbers during Holy Week before Easter and during the late summer months. Many have homes in the Valley, and others own or rent vacations homes on South Padre Island or elsewhere.
(Source: University of Texas Pan American)