Best Places to Live in Rio Grande City Metro Area, Texas

The Rio Grande City Micropolitan Statistical Area includes Starr County where the city itself covers an estimated population of 13 thousand people within its limits alone. This region experiences hot summers with mild winters making it ideal for crops like cotton and sorghum which make up substantial parts of their economies. The historical downtown center provides great options for shopping venues or eateries allowing one to get an authentic Mexican feel as soon as you enter one side of town or the other.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Rio Grande City Metro Area is 18.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rio Grande City Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Rio Grande City Metro Area's cost of living is 32.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rio Grande City Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

November, March and February are the most pleasant months in the Rio Grande City metro area, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Rio Grande City metro area remained narrowly Democratic, 52.1% to 47.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Rio Grande City Metro Area's population is 65,568 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.1 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Rio Grande City Metro Area is Real Estate: $85,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.2%.

SCHOOLS

Rio Grande City Metro Area public schools spend $12,444 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13 students per teacher in Rio Grande City Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Rio Grande City

It's a good time to buy in Rio Grande City. Home Appreciation is up 16.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rio Grande City is $85,300.

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