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Rio hondo, TX

Rio hondo, TX.

Population: 5,236 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rio hondo, TX is $209,385 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 76 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hurricane, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,385

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,385
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.3%
10-year appreciation
+56.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$211,214
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$262,450
Median price per sqft
$204
1-year sale-price change
-5.7%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
84.2%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
RIO HONDO EL, RIO HONDO H S, RIO HONDO MIDDLE, CAMERON CO J J A E P

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.7°F
Average high
86.0°F
Average low
65.7°F
Annual precipitation
26.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
161
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,418
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,079

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, Padre Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Farm Services Inc Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Valley International Airport (HRL) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, HARLINGEN MEDICAL CENTER, PALMS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-312 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
17.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,642
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
42.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
127,456
Average weekly wage
$755
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,564

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Rio hondoState medianUS median
Median home value$209,385$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,642$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rio hondo, TX?
$209,385.
What is the median sale price in Rio hondo, TX?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rio hondo, TX?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Rio hondo, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rio hondo, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hurricane, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Rio hondo, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Rio hondo, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rio hondo, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rio hondo, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rio hondo, TX?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rio hondo, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rio hondo, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rio hondo, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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