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Rio Grande City, Texas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Rio Grande City, TX (Starr County) — Census median home value $113,400, county listing prices up about 21.3% over the past year. Market data for Rio Grande City houses and the broader area.
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Rio Grande City, TX is in Starr County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Rio Grande City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,258, with a median household income of $41,369. Census data puts the median value of houses in Rio Grande City at $113,400.
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Market overview
Rio Grande City housing market
Rio Grande City is in Starr County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rio Grande City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$113,400
Population (Census ACS)
15,258
Median household income
$41,369
County price trend (2025)
21.29% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Rio Grande City market snapshot
Population
15,258
County
Starr County
Median Household Income
$41,369
Median Home Value (city)
$113,400
Median Gross Rent
$742/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+21.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rio Grande City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $113,400.
County Price Trend
Starr County's FHFA house price index shows a 21.29% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rio Grande City has an estimated population of 15,258 and a median household income of $41,369, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rio Grande City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Census & home facts
Rio Grande City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
15,258
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$113,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$41,369
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$742
County FHFA annual change (2025)
21.29%
Census place type
city
County
Starr County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.35 sq mi
Census GEOID
4862168
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Rio Grande City
Schools
RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD — 15 schools, 9,644 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Starr addresses may be served by RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Rio Grande City FAQ
What are houses worth in Rio Grande City, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rio Grande City at $113,400.
How much do houses cost in Rio Grande City, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Rio Grande City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $113,400. Active listing prices in Starr County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rio Grande City, TX?
Rio Grande City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Starr County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Rio Grande City, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rio Grande City's population at approximately 15,258.
What's the median rent in Rio Grande City, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rio Grande City at approximately $742 per month.
What is the median household income in Rio Grande City, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rio Grande City at approximately $41,369.
Is the Rio Grande City housing market growing?
Starr County's FHFA house price index shows a 21.29% annual change in 2025.
Is Rio Grande City, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rio Grande City's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Rio Grande City, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD for many Rio Grande City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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