At a Glance
Median Income
$46,964
$14,566 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
Zillow: $140,326
Median Rent
$681/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
44.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
20.8% smoking rate
How Rio Bravo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Bravo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Bravo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Bravo residents earn a median household income of $46,964 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,566. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,996 business establishments, including 471 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Bravo is $78,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,326. Median rent is $681/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
4.4% of adults in Rio Bravo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
44.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Bravo has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population4,502
Median Age23.2 yrs
Density6,926/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born25.6%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,964
Per Capita$14,566
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$892
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,200
Rent$681
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$140,326
Housing Units1,260
Rent Burden34.6%
Health
Obesity48.9%
Diabetes22.6%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death8,920/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain21.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation392 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+44.8%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute38 min
Broadband67.2%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Bravo was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
25.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 471 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.