Rio Grande City, Texas · ZIP 78582

Rio Grande City — ZIP 78582

Rio Grande City (78582) scores 63/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $148K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share9%

Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency41%

Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100

Typical home value$148K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$148K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

756

Violent Crime

163

Property Crime

593

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Starr County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
DELIA GONZALEZ GARCIA EL	PK–05	487	56%	66%
GRULLA H S	08–12	716	51%	20%
PREPARATORY FOR EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	430	47%	72%
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY	KG–05	717	42%	49%
RINGGOLD EL	PK–05	482	42%	42%
RIO GRANDE CITY H S	09–12	1,670	37%	26%
GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ EL	PK–05	712	35%	46%
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY	06–12	695	34%	44%
DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL	PK–05	493	32%	47%
RAMIRO BARRERA MIDDLE	06–08	564	29%	36%
ROQUE GUERRA JR EL	PK–05	604	27%	40%
JOHN & OLIVE HINOJOSA EL	PK–05	441	27%	32%
VETERANS MIDDLE	06–08	734	26%	38%
RINGGOLD MIDDLE	06–08	639	24%	35%
ALTO BONITO EL	PK–05	588	23%	34%
ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL	PK–05	420	20%	31%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

44,883

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

29.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78582 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78582 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78582 is approximately $148K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78582 in Rio Grande City has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.