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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.
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.
In 2000, Rio Grande City had a median family income of $21,363.
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.
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.
In Rio Grande City, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Rio Grande City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Rio Grande City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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