San Perlita, Texas
City · Population 543 · #958 in Texas
About San Perlita
San Perlita is a tiny community in southern Texas counting 543 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, San Perlita is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,044 residents per square mile.
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What Makes San Perlita Unique
- The only place in America named San Perlita — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in San Perlita
- Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in San Perlita
- SAN PERLITA EL
- SAN PERLITA H S
- SAN PERLITA MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)543
Rank in state#958 of 1,224
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density1,044/sq mi
Coordinates26.5010, -97.6397