Neighborhood in Rio Grande City, Starr County

Living in Southeast Rio Grande City, Rio Grande City

C

2nd of 3areas in Rio Grande City
Overall score 42 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rio Grande City overall: C-

Southeast Rio Grande City covers part of Rio Grande City, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Rio Grande City. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Getting around scores low (16 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
810
Median rent
$800
Median home value
$109,000
Household income
$33,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Rio Grande City

Southeast Rio Grande City is an area in Rio Grande City with about 800 residents, homes built around 1979, mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 53% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast Rio Grande City is C. That puts it 2nd of 3 areas we grade in Rio Grande City, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Rio Grande City

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Southeast Rio Grande City

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 19 for Rio Grande City as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Rio Grande City report card

Each grade compares Southeast Rio Grande City 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 $800, homes cost 3.3x income.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $33,200, 0% unemployed.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 167 violent crimes per 100k, 1,682 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 28 min, 0% work from home.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    13% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    49% of adults uninsured.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Rio Grande City compared with Rio Grande City

Better than Rio Grande City

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%53 points lower than Rio Grande City (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%14 points higher than Rio Grande City (69%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 94%9 points higher than Rio Grande City (85%)

Worse than Rio Grande City

  • Average commute: 28 min43% higher than Rio Grande City (19 min)
  • Vacant homes: 25%12 points higher than Rio Grande City (12%)
  • Home value to income: 3.3x30% higher than Rio Grande City (2.5x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BRinggold ElementaryElementary, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD0.9 mi
  • BRinggold MiddleMiddle, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD3.8 mi
  • BRio Grande City High SchoolHigh, Rio Grande City Grulla ISD3.2 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Rio Grande City

Median rent in Southeast Rio Grande City is $800 a month, 4% higher than the Rio Grande City median. A household would need about $32,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $109,000, about the same as the Rio Grande City median, which means a monthly payment of about $701 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRio Grande CityTexas
Median rent4% higher than Rio Grande City$800$767$1,403
Median home value4% lower than Rio Grande City$109,000$113,200$283,800
Home value to income30% higher than Rio Grande City3.3x2.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Rio Grande City0%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Rio Grande City83%69%63%
Vacant homes12 points higher than Rio Grande City25%12%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rio Grande City197919911992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$701
Mortgage payment
$597
Property tax
$104
Median rent, for comparison
$800

Based on a $109,000 home in Southeast Rio Grande City, 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

MeasureHereRio Grande CityTexas
Median household income26% lower than Rio Grande City$33,200$44,577$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Rio Grande City0%6.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Rio Grande City27%31%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Rio Grande City13%19%34%
Average commute43% higher than Rio Grande City28 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than Rio Grande City0%7.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Rio Grande City0%1.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Rio Grande City94%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southeast Rio Grande City

Under 1828%
18 to 348.9%
35 to 6441%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White7.8%
Hispanic or Latino92%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Rio Grande City

  1. 1B+West Rio Grande CityMedian rent $900
  2. 3D+Central Rio Grande CityMedian rent $710

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DCentral AltonAlton
  2. CNorth ShoreHouston
  3. CChamber EastCleburne

Questions about Southeast Rio Grande City

Is Southeast Rio Grande City a good place to live?

Southeast Rio Grande City covers part of Rio Grande City, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Rio Grande City. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Rio Grande City?

Renters in Southeast Rio Grande City pay a median of $800 a month, 4% higher than the Rio Grande City median. The median home is worth $109,000, 4% lower than the Rio Grande City median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 2.5x across Rio Grande City.

What schools serve Southeast Rio Grande City?

The closest rated public schools are Ringgold Elementary (elementary, rated B), Ringgold Middle (middle, rated B) and Rio Grande City High 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 Rio Grande City 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.