Living in Rio Bravo, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Bravo · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Bravo has 4,491 residents with a median age of 25.2. The median household income is $45,864 (42% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $77,400, the median rent is $724/month.
Rio Bravo at a glance
- Population
- 4,491
- Median age
- 25.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $45,864State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $77,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $724/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Rio Bravo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Rio Bravo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Bravo the median home value is $77,400, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $724 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,031 a month in housing costs.
Rio Bravo median household income
The median household income in Rio Bravo is $45,864 and the income per person is $14,147. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rio Bravo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,257
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 4.04
Rio Bravo demographics
- Population
- 4,491
- Median age
- 25.2
- Under 18
- 34.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 1,112
- Foreign-born
- 30.8%
- Veterans
- 0.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Bravo ›
Education in Rio Bravo
4.2% of adults 25 and older in Rio Bravo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Bravo
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
Rio Bravo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo | 4,491 | $45,864 | $77,400 | $724 |
| El Cenizo | 2,122 | $48,897 | $69,800 | $628 |
| Los Altos | 1,082 | $22,177 | — | — |
| San Carlos II | 259 | $2,499 | $39,000 | — |
| Laredo | 257,619 | $63,915 | $193,500 | $1,030 |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 511 | $78,346 | $159,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rio Bravo, TX?
The median household income in Rio Bravo is $45,864, 42% 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 Rio Bravo?
The median home value in Rio Bravo is $77,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rio Bravo?
The median gross rent in Rio Bravo is $724 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Rio Bravo, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 32.8%.
What is the median age in Rio Bravo?
The median age in Rio Bravo is 25.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rio Bravo?
The average commute to work in Rio Bravo is 34 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Bravo?
The unemployment rate in Rio Bravo is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Bravo?
4.2% of adults in Rio Bravo 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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