What are the schools like in Ricardo, TX?

School district data for Ricardo is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Ricardo?

The median household income in Ricardo, TX is $61,282 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Ricardo, TX?

Ricardo has an average high temperature of 68.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Ricardo, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Ricardo, TX?

Ricardo has a violent crime rate of 234.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1496.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ricardo, TX a Good Place to Live?

Ricardo is a small town of 819 in Texas, with a median household income of $61,282 .

Strengths: Ricardo stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ricardo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ricardo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Ricardo metro area.

Metric	Ricardo, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$190,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,282	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ricardo's violent crime rate is 234.7 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

234.7 /100k

Property Crime

1496.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Ricardo, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ricardo sees average highs of 68.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ricardo, TX
Average High — January	68.8°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	31.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ricardo, TX	National Avg
Population	819	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	59.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	43.0%	22.2%
65 and over	26.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kingsville, TX 6 mi Riviera, TX 9 mi Bishop, TX 12 mi Sarita, TX 14 mi Premont, TX 17 mi

Ricardo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ricardo, TX affordable or expensive?

Ricardo has a median home value of $190,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $61,282.

What is the crime rate in Ricardo, TX?

Ricardo's violent crime rate is 234.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1496.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ricardo?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Ricardo, TX a good place to live?

Ricardo, TX has a population of 819, a median household income of $61,282, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ricardo?

Ricardo averages 68.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Ricardo?

The population of Ricardo, Texas is 819 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ricardo?

Key numbers for living in Ricardo: median home $190,600, median household income $61,282, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ricardo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.