Living in Rio Hondo, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Hondo · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Hondo has 1,865 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $35,682 (55% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $104,000, the median rent is $691/month.
Rio Hondo at a glance
- Population
- 1,865
- Median age
- 35.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $35,682State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $104,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $691/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rio Hondo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 26.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Rio Hondo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Hondo the median home value is $104,000, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $691 per month, which is 43% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.
Rio Hondo median household income
The median household income in Rio Hondo is $35,682 and the income per person is $24,636. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rio Hondo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 794
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.51
Rio Hondo demographics
- Population
- 1,865
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 744
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Hondo ›
Education in Rio Hondo
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Rio Hondo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Hondo
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.7%
Rio Hondo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo | 1,865 | $35,682 | $104,000 | $691 |
| Arroyo Colorado Estates | 856 | $34,250 | — | — |
| Arroyo Gardens | 335 | $32,250 | $140,600 | — |
| La Tina Ranch | 405 | $39,178 | $107,100 | — |
| Harlingen | 72,087 | $53,645 | $140,600 | $928 |
| Green Valley Farms | 371 | $73,333 | $60,000 | — |
| San Benito | 24,709 | $43,639 | $85,300 | $839 |
| Combes | 3,178 | $45,504 | $143,900 | $782 |
| Juarez | 196 | $21,474 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Rio Hondo, TX?
The median household income in Rio Hondo is $35,682, 55% 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 Hondo?
The median home value in Rio Hondo is $104,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Rio Hondo?
The median gross rent in Rio Hondo is $691 per month, about 43% of household income.
Is Rio Hondo, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 26.3%.
What is the median age in Rio Hondo?
The median age in Rio Hondo is 35.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rio Hondo?
The average commute to work in Rio Hondo is 22 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Hondo?
The unemployment rate in Rio Hondo is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Hondo?
11.7% of adults in Rio Hondo 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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