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Rio Grande City, TX


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Rio Grande City, Texas

Introduction to 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.

Rio Grande City History

Rio Grande City was originally settled in 1846. Henry Clay Davis, a soldier of the Mexican-American war, married Hilaria de la Garza Falcon and settled in the area now known as Rio Grande City. In order to organize the area into a city, Davis subdivided the land into plots after the war ended. Initially, the area was known as Rancho Davis. Later on, it was renamed Rio Grande City. The Texas Mexican Railroad first entered the city in 1883.

Rio Grande City and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Ringgold
  • Falcon State Recreation Park
  • City of Mission Museum
  • Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bentson-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Things To Do In Rio Grande City

Rio Grande City offers the opportunity to enjoy a variety of recreational activities. You can visit the Fort Ringgold Historic Site and Primera Iglesia Bautista Church during your leisure hours. The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Bentson-Rio Grande Valley State Park, and Falcon State Park are also worth visiting. The city offers numerous shopping centers and restaurants. Apart from these, Rio Grande City also organizes a number of recreational events throughout the year.

Rio Grande City Transportation

Air transportation is available from McAllen Miller International Airport.

Rio Grande City Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by several universities and colleges including South Texas Community College, Texas State Technical College-Harlingen, and The University of Texas at Brownsville.

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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