At a Glance
Median Income
$41,369
$18,564 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
Zillow: $150,831
Median Rent
$742/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
30.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
17.7% smoking rate
How Rio Grande City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Grande City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Grande City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Grande City residents earn a median household income of $41,369 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,564. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Grande City is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,831. Median rent is $742/month, with 35.3% 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 1989.
Education
18.1% of adults in Rio Grande City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Grande City has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,258
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density1,344/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.3%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
F
Median Income$41,369
Per Capita$18,564
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty30.5%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$742
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$150,831
Housing Units5,357
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
Elevation177 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Grande City was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
23.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.