What are the schools like in Rio Vista, TX?

Rio Vista is served primarily by RIO VISTA ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Rio Vista?

The median household income in Rio Vista, TX is $68,078 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Rio Vista, TX?

Rio Vista has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Rio Vista, TX affordable or expensive?

Rio Vista's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rio Vista is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,800 and the median rent is $1,050 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rio Vista, TX?

Rio Vista has a violent crime rate of 232.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1100.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rio Vista, TX a Good Place to Live?

Rio Vista is a small town of 1,290 in Texas, with a median household income of $68,078 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Rio Vista stands out for below-average home prices.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Rio Vista's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rio Vista costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rio Vista, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,050	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,078	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rio Vista's violent crime rate is 232.6 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

232.6 /100k

Property Crime

1100.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rio Vista is served primarily by RIO VISTA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rio Vista, TX	National Avg
School District	RIO VISTA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rio Vista sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rio Vista, TX
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	37.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Rio Vista, TX	National Avg
Population	1,290	—
Median Age	29.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Blum, TX 7 mi Covington, TX 8 mi Cleburne, TX 9 mi Coyote Flats, TX 10 mi Keene, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Rio Vista

Rio Vista, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76093

Rio Vista vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio Vista, TX affordable or expensive?

Rio Vista's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rio Vista roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $167,800 and median rent is $1,050/month.

What is the crime rate in Rio Vista, TX?

Rio Vista's violent crime rate is 232.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1100.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rio Vista?

Public schools in Rio Vista are operated by RIO VISTA ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rio Vista, TX a good place to live?

Rio Vista, TX has a population of 1,290, a median household income of $68,078, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Rio Vista?

Rio Vista averages 56.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rio Vista?

Rio Vista, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76093.

What is the population of Rio Vista?

The population of Rio Vista, Texas is 1,290 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rio Vista?

Key numbers for living in Rio Vista: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $167,800, median household income $68,078, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rio Vista side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.