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Rio Grande City, TX
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Rio Grande City, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Rio Grande City a Good Place to Live?
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 5.9% (64% 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 $140,521. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rio Grande City reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,842/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.