Winter TexansWinter Texans are just as much apart of the Pharr community as any local resident. For years, Pharr has been catering to the Winter Texans and with some of the largest and most efficient RV Parks throughout the Valley, it’s no wonder, Winter Texans chose Pharr as their winter home. The City of Pharr takes great pride in their Winter Texan residents and are always willing to accommodate and assist them in anyway to ensure a happy and pleasant stay. In Pharr, Winter Texans can enjoy the remarkable convenience and ease of access to many of the bi-culture region’s affordable comforts, amenities and attractions.  The typical Winter Texan …
Is married Is Caucasian, Is from the Midwest Has been retired for more than one year Has a high school diploma or some college Has an annual median income of approximately $45,472, and is 68.7 years old. When they are in the Valley, Winter Texans . . . Live in an RV or MH they own Stay 4.1 months Come to the Valley for the climate, the friendly people, and a winter vacation. Winter Texan activities include mostly. . . Flea markets Trips to Mexico The beach, and festivals. Winter Texans and Mexico… Averaged 7.5 trips to Mexico during their Valley stay and Spent an average of $69.76 per trip to Mexico. Winter Texan household spending in the Valley… Spent the most money each month on housing and groceries Spent an average of more than $400 per household on automobiles and medical expenses Spent more than $300 per household on one-time expenditures for mobile homes house or condos, property and RVs. Total Winter Texan household spending in the Valley… Average monthly expenditures = $6062.71 Average one-time expenditures = $3913.18 Total average expenditure = $9975.89 For more information… for more information or for copies of the report call 956.381.3395 or e-mail pmsimpson@utpa.edu Source: Valley Markets and Tourisms Research Center © UTPA 2006 |