City profile
Rio Grande City, TX
Starr County · Population 15,396
Rio Grande City is a town in Starr County, TX with about 15,396 residents and a typical home value near $113,000. It is 211 miles from San Antonio, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
58°F
Summer avg
89°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$113,200
Typical monthly housing
$785
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 85/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Wildfire, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
219 mi to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 58% Republican
Community
Population
15,396
Black population
0.6%
County
Starr County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 15,396 residents
- Typical home value about $113,000
- 211 miles from San Antonio, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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