How much do homeowners pay a month in Rio Grande City, TX?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Rio Grande City, TX pay a median of $1,669 (±$203) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $390 (±$27).
30.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Rio Grande City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,268 in 2015–2019 to $1,669 in 2020–2024 (+31.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,669 (±$203)
- Without a mortgage
- $390 (±$27)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 30.8%
Monthly owner costs in Rio Grande City
| Rio Grande City | Starr County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,669 (±$203) | $1,473 (±$139) | $2,106 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $390 (±$27) | $394 (±$13) | $678 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 30.8% (±7.6 points) | 17.2% (±2.9 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,404 (±$126) | $1,083 (±$101) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Rio Grande City, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Starr County ($1,473).
It is also lower than in Texas ($2,106).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Starr County, Rio Grande City ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 628 of 1,319.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Rio Grande City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,268 (±$157) | $1,669 (±$203) | +31.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $867 (±$132) | $1,404 (±$126) | +61.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $72,100 (±$8,068) | $113,200 (±$11,089) | +57.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Rio Grande City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City | — | $1,669 (±$203) | — |
| Escobares | 8.8 mi | $917 (±$827) | Not measurably different |
| Roma | 12 mi | $2,045 (±$799) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan City | 18 mi | $1,142 (±$338) | Lower |
| La Joya | 23 mi | $1,279 (±$182) | Lower |
| Salida del Sol Estates | 24 mi | $1,083 (±$141) | Lower |
| Penitas | 25 mi | $1,236 (±$525) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus City | 27 mi | $772 (±$67) | Lower |
| Perezville | 28 mi | $1,188 (±$255) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sullivan City, TX ($1,142), La Joya, TX ($1,279), Salida del Sol Estates, TX ($1,083).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Starr County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roma | $2,045 (±$799) |
| 2 | Rio Grande City | $1,669 (±$203) |
| 3 | Escobares | $917 (±$827) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rio Grande City
What is the average mortgage payment in Rio Grande City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Rio Grande City, TX is $1,669 (±$203) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Rio Grande City?
Owners without a mortgage in Rio Grande City pay a median of $390 (±$27) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Rio Grande City gone up?
In Rio Grande City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,268 in 2015–2019 to $1,669 in 2020–2024 (+31.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Grande City city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Grande City city, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Grande City city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Grande City city, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Grande City city, Texas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rio Grande City city, Texas (place:62168, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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