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Rio Grande City, TX


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Rio Grande City, Texas

Rio Grande City, Texas, in Starr county, is 38 miles W of McAllen, Texas (center to center) and 131 miles SW of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is home to some 11,923 residents.

The People and Families of Rio Grande City

In Rio Grande City, about 50% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Rio Grande City tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rio Grande City had a median family income of $21,363.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Rio Grande City. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Rio Grande City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 73% of the housing in Rio Grande City was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Rio Grande City. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Rio Grande City, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rio Grande City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRio Grande City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Rio Grande City Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Rio Grande City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rio Grande City Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 18%Rio Grande City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Rio Grande City, TX

Comparing Rio Grande City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime33

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