salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,520 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 151 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Del Rio?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Del Rio
| Size | Del Rio | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $846 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,048 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,061 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,825 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Del Rio overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Del Rio, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Del Rio
Life in Del Rio
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Del Rio?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $150 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $160,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Del Rio, TX?
Renting in Del Rio costs a median of about $1,263 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Del Rio?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,520 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Del Rio cheap or expensive?
Del Rio is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $71,351. It ranks 151st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Del Rio?
The median homeowner in Del Rio pays $2,455 a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.
Is Del Rio more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Del Rio?
The median home value in Del Rio is $160,400, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
34,668 people live in Del Rio. Numbers are typical (middle) values.