salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,000 a year. That is $18 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 48 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rio Grande City?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rio Grande City
| Size | Rio Grande City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $455 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $798 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $906 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rio Grande City
Life in Rio Grande City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rio Grande City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $165 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $113,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rio Grande City, TX?
Renting in Rio Grande City costs a median of about $950 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Rio Grande City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,000 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rio Grande City cheap or expensive?
Rio Grande City is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $48,076. It ranks 48th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rio Grande City?
The median homeowner in Rio Grande City pays $1,404 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.
Is Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City?
The median home value in Rio Grande City is $113,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
15,396 people live in Rio Grande City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.