Neighborhood in Del Rio, Val Verde County

Living in Northwest Del Rio, Del Rio

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1st of 5areas in Del Rio
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Del Rio overall: B

Northwest Del Rio covers part of Del Rio, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Del Rio. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.5 mi
Pharmacy2.9 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.1 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library3.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,210
Median rent
$1,660
Median home value
$262,000
Household income
$120,100
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Del Rio

Northwest Del Rio is an area in Del Rio with about 3,200 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 49% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Del Rio is A. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Del Rio, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Del Rio

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $120,100, 82% higher than the Del Rio median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Del Rio

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,660, 85% higher than the Del Rio median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Del Rio report card

Each grade compares Northwest Del Rio with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,660, homes cost 2.2x income.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $120,100, 0% unemployed.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 147 violent crimes per 100k, 987 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 16 min, 5.5% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Del Rio compared with Del Rio

Better than Del Rio

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%49 points lower than Del Rio (49%)
  • Median household income: $120,10082% higher than Del Rio ($66,158)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%26 points higher than Del Rio (22%)

Worse than Del Rio

  • Median rent: $1,66085% higher than Del Rio ($895)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CBuena Vista ElementaryElementary, San Felipe-Del Rio CISD0.5 mi
  • BComstock SchoolMiddle, Comstock ISD24.3 mi
  • BComstock SchoolHigh, Comstock ISD24.3 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Del Rio

Median rent in Northwest Del Rio is $1,660 a month, 85% higher than the Del Rio median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $262,000, 63% higher than the Del Rio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,815 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDel RioTexas
Median rent85% higher than Del Rio$1,660$895$1,403
Median home value63% higher than Del Rio$262,000$160,400$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Del Rio2.2x2.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent49 points lower than Del Rio0%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Del Rio86%69%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Del Rio0%8.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Del Rio199319781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,815
Mortgage payment
$1,434
Property tax
$381
Median rent, for comparison
$1,660

Based on a $262,000 home in Northwest Del Rio, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereDel RioTexas
Median household income82% higher than Del Rio$120,100$66,158$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Del Rio0%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points lower than Del Rio0.5%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points higher than Del Rio48%22%34%
Average commute12% lower than Del Rio16 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Del Rio5.5%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Del Rio4.2%2.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points higher than Del Rio97%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Northwest Del Rio

Under 1829%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6439%
65 and over7.8%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino63%
Black1.1%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race1.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Del Rio

  1. 2A-North Del RioMedian rent $1,340
  2. 3B-South Del RioMedian rent $780
  3. 4CCentral Del RioMedian rent $930
  4. 5D+Southeast Del RioMedian rent $1,420

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Bayou LakesLeague City
  2. ACountry SkyMidland
  3. AWest Harker HeightsHarker Heights

Questions about Northwest Del Rio

Is Northwest Del Rio a good place to live?

Northwest Del Rio covers part of Del Rio, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Del Rio. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Del Rio?

Renters in Northwest Del Rio pay a median of $1,660 a month, 85% higher than the Del Rio median. The median home is worth $262,000, 63% higher than the Del Rio median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 2.4x across Del Rio.

What schools serve Northwest Del Rio?

The closest rated public schools are Buena Vista Elementary (elementary, rated C), Comstock School (middle, rated B) and Comstock School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Del Rio that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.