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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
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.
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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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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