Living in Del Rio, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Del Rio · Census data 2020–2024
Del Rio has 34,668 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $66,158 (16% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $160,400, the median rent is $895/month.
Del Rio at a glance
- Population
- 34,668
- Median age
- 32.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $66,158State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $160,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $895/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Del Rio a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Del Rio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Del Rio the median home value is $160,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $895 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,678 a month in housing costs.
Del Rio median household income
The median household income in Del Rio is $66,158 and the income per person is $28,551. 19% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Del Rio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,523
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.69
Del Rio demographics
- Population
- 34,668
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 12,407
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Del Rio ›
Education in Del Rio
22.2% of adults 25 and older in Del Rio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Del Rio
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Del Rio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio | 34,668 | $66,158 | $160,400 | $895 |
| Val Verde Park | 3,139 | $61,734 | $98,800 | $887 |
| Cienegas Terrace | 1,868 | $59,785 | $92,300 | $966 |
| Laughlin AFB | 1,595 | $67,208 | — | $1,467 |
| Fort Clark Springs | 1,048 | $71,346 | $67,000 | — |
| Brackettville | 1,595 | $69,459 | $83,800 | $755 |
| Elm Creek | 3,680 | $52,263 | $170,100 | — |
| Siesta Acres | 1,573 | $35,341 | $136,000 | $727 |
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What is the median household income in Del Rio, TX?
The median household income in Del Rio is $66,158, 16% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Del Rio?
The median home value in Del Rio is $160,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Del Rio?
The median gross rent in Del Rio is $895 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Del Rio, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19%.
What is the median age in Del Rio?
The median age in Del Rio is 32.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Del Rio?
The average commute to work in Del Rio is 19 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Del Rio?
The unemployment rate in Del Rio is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Del Rio?
22.2% of adults in Del Rio have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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