Housing data for Rio Hondo, TX
Rio Hondo, TX has an estimated 1,865 residents and 794 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Cameron County.
41.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $691 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−29.4%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,865 (±528)
- Housing units
- 794 (±170)
- Households that rent
- 41.8%
- Median gross rent
- $691
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −29.4%
What stands out in Rio Hondo
Households without a vehicle: 19.1% (±9.1 points) in Rio Hondo, higher than in Cameron County (6.6%).
Median gross rent: $691 (±$147) in Rio Hondo, lower than in Cameron County ($912).
Median real estate taxes: $1,519 (±$415) in Rio Hondo, lower than in Cameron County ($2,042).
Median home value: $104,000 (±$17,130) in Rio Hondo, lower than in Cameron County ($136,500).
- Commute and cars in Rio Hondo
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Housing in Rio Hondo at a glance
- Median rent: $691 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 76.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 41.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $35,682 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $104,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,219 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,519 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 18.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 60.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 41.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 95.7% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 22.3 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −29.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 18.0% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 4.3% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Rio Hondo against Cameron County, its state and the nation
| Rio Hondo | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,865 (±528) | 426,120 (exact) | 30,188,424 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 794 (±170) | 159,679 (±95) | 12,128,515 (±1,574) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 41.8% (±11.7 points) | 34.8% (±1.0 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $691 (±$147) | $912 (±$25) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $35,682 (±$20,983) | $52,601 (±$1,632) | $78,476 (±$263) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $104,000 (±$17,130) | $136,500 (±$3,909) | $283,800 (±$738) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,519 (±$415) | $2,042 (±$72) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 41.2% (±14.2 points) | 29.7% (±1.1 points) | 33.2% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) | 21.3 minutes (±0.4) | 26.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 74.7% (±9.9 points) | 84.4% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 35.7 years (±12.4) | 32.7 years (±0.2) | 35.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Rio Hondo covers 1.7 square miles of land, about 1,104 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Rio Hondo has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,640 (±19) | 1,865 (±528) | −29.4% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 1,107 (±151) | 794 (±170) | −28.3% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $664 (±$331) | $691 (±$147) | +4.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $69,500 (±$8,647) | $104,000 (±$17,130) | +49.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $35,143 (±$6,235) | $35,682 (±$20,983) | +1.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $858 (±$80) | $1,219 (±$178) | +42.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,333 (±$300) | $1,519 (±$415) | +14.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 31.7% (±8.8 points) | 41.8% (±11.7 points) | +10.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.2% (±9.4 points) | 0.0% (±14.8 points) | −12.2 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
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.
Crime reported to police in Rio Hondo
In 2025, the Rio Hondo Police Department reported 377 violent and 795 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Cameron County, the departments that report recorded 331 violent and 1,577 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near Rio Hondo
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen | 7.8 mi | $928 | $140,600 | 43.9% |
| San Benito | 8.2 mi | $839 | $85,300 | 34.0% |
| Combes | 9.0 mi | $782 | $143,900 | 11.3% |
| Laureles | 9.8 mi | $873 | $152,400 | 18.6% |
| Primera | 11 mi | $1,293 | $160,900 | 24.5% |
| Palm Valley | 11 mi | $1,340 | $275,000 | 19.5% |
| Indian Lake | 11 mi | $1,036 | $65,400 | 32.2% |
| Palmer (community) | 12 mi | — | — | 27.5% |
Places in Texas most like Rio Hondo
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | $733 | $73,500 | $45,202 | 40.2% |
| Donna | $806 | $86,100 | $40,438 | 42.5% |
| Jasper | $892 | $130,100 | $45,078 | 42.8% |
| Jewett | $768 | $137,500 | $43,833 | 47.5% |
| San Augustine | $552 | $98,400 | $27,500 | 43.2% |
| Jacksonville | $908 | $119,800 | $51,375 | 39.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Texas.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Rio Hondo, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $827 | $884 | $1,042 | $1,393 | $1,496 |
HUD income limits for Rio Hondo, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $64,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
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 Hondo
What is the average rent in Rio Hondo, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Rio Hondo is $691 (±$147) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in Rio Hondo rent-burdened?
76.1% of renting households in Rio Hondo pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Rio Hondo?
Rio Hondo has an estimated 311 (±132) renting households, 41.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Rio Hondo, TX?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $104,000 (±$17,130) for owner-occupied homes in Rio Hondo (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Rio Hondo?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Rio Hondo, TX is $1,219 (±$178) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Rio Hondo?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Rio Hondo, TX is $1,519 (±$415) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Rio Hondo growing?
In Rio Hondo, the number of residents went from 2,640 in 2015–2019 to 1,865 in 2020–2024 (−29.4%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Hondo city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Hondo city, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Hondo city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Hondo city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Hondo city, Texas
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Hondo city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rio Hondo city, Texas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Rio Hondo Police Department (ORI TX0310800)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
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) for Rio Hondo city, Texas (place:62180, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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 .