Neighborhood in Del Rio, Val Verde County
Living in South Del Rio, Del Rio
3rd of 5areas in Del Rio
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Del Rio overall: B
South Del Rio covers part of Del Rio, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Del Rio. It does best on jobs and income and worst on health.
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- River flooding risk is very high
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.0 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.7 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.9 mi |
| Gym | 1.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 710
- Median rent
- $780
- Median home value
- $224,000
- Household income
- $62,400
- Average commute
- 14 min
- Homes owned
- 95%
What it's like to live in South Del Rio
South Del Rio is an area in Del Rio with about 700 residents, homes built around 1973, mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 40% of households with children.
It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Del Rio, which grades B overall.
Pros of living in South Del Rio
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $780, 13% lower than the Del Rio median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in South Del Rio
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
South Del Rio report card
Each grade compares South 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 C
Median rent $780, homes cost 3.6x income.
48 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B+
Median household income $62,400, 0% unemployed.
72 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
57 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 147 violent crimes per 100k, 987 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
28 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B
Average commute 14 min, 0% work from home.
68 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B-
50% have a bachelor’s degree.
57 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
29% of adults uninsured.
21 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C+
95% of homes owner-occupied.
49 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
35 of 100 vs TX areas
South Del Rio compared with Del Rio
Better than Del Rio
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%28 points higher than Del Rio (22%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%26 points higher than Del Rio (69%)
- People below the poverty line: 3.9%15 points lower than Del Rio (19%)
Worse than Del Rio
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%51 points higher than Del Rio (49%)
- Home value to income: 3.6x48% higher than Del Rio (2.4x)
- Vacant homes: 24%16 points higher than Del Rio (8.3%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BGarfield ElementaryElementary, San Felipe-Del Rio CISD1.1 mi
- BComstock SchoolMiddle, Comstock ISD28.6 mi
- BComstock SchoolHigh, Comstock ISD28.6 mi
Cost of living in South Del Rio
Median rent in South Del Rio is $780 a month, 13% lower than the Del Rio median. A household would need about $31,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $224,000, 40% higher than the Del Rio median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,347 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Del Rio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent13% lower than Del Rio | $780 | $895 | $1,403 |
| Median home value40% higher than Del Rio | $224,000 | $160,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income48% higher than Del Rio | 3.6x | 2.4x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent51 points higher than Del Rio | 100% | 49% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Del Rio | 95% | 69% | 63% |
| Vacant homes16 points higher than Del Rio | 24% | 8.3% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Del Rio | 1973 | 1978 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,226
- Property tax
- $121
- Median rent, for comparison
- $780
Based on a $224,000 home in South 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
| Measure | Here | Del Rio | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income6% lower than Del Rio | $62,400 | $66,158 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points lower than Del Rio | 0% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line15 points lower than Del Rio | 3.9% | 19% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher28 points higher than Del Rio | 50% | 22% | 34% |
| Average commute23% lower than Del Rio | 14 min | 19 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than Del Rio | 0% | 5.8% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Del Rio | 0% | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Del Rio | 89% | 85% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesModerate
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windLow
Who lives in South Del Rio
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Del Rio
- 1ANorthwest Del RioMedian rent $1,660
- 2A-North Del RioMedian rent $1,340
- 4CCentral Del RioMedian rent $930
- 5D+Southeast Del RioMedian rent $1,420
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BSouth AmarilloAmarillo
- D+Copperas Branch AdditionLewisville
- BSouth AbileneAbilene
Questions about South Del Rio
Is South Del Rio a good place to live?
South Del Rio covers part of Del Rio, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Del Rio. It does best on jobs and income and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in South Del Rio?
Median rent in South Del Rio is $780 a month, 13% lower than the Del Rio median. The median home is worth $224,000, 40% higher than the Del Rio median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 2.4x across Del Rio.
What schools serve South Del Rio?
The closest rated public schools are Garfield Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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.