The story of this market
The typical home in Del Rio, Texas sells for about $160,400, or $128 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.45%), a market in balance. Homes take about 94 days to sell, which is slow.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
TX · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Del Rio, Texas
The Del Rio housing market remains stable, characterized by a median home value of approximately $160,400 and a high owner-occupancy rate. Market activity is largely driven by the local military presence and border-related industries, with limited inventory turnover. Data gaps exist for specific rental and income metrics, reflecting the specialized nature of this border-city economy.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Del Rio yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 4.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 97 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.11% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive reservoir offering world-class fishing, boating, and water sports that serves as the primary outdoor anchor for the region.
One of the largest spring systems in Texas, providing a natural oasis and recreational space that is central to the city's identity.
A major binational reservoir on the Rio Grande that supports significant tourism and local recreational demand.
Del Rio is well-suited for military families, local government employees, and those working in the border-trade sector. It appeals to buyers seeking an affordable cost of living and access to unique outdoor recreation like Lake Amistad.
The city is served by the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District, which provides public education for the area's youth. School quality is generally characterized by the district's efforts to serve a diverse student population in a border-region context.
The city is connected by major highway corridors including U.S. Route 90 and U.S. Route 277. These routes facilitate regional transit and trade, though public transit options within the city are limited.
Del Rio offers significant outdoor amenities, most notably the Amistad National Recreation Area and San Felipe Springs. These sites provide extensive opportunities for water sports, fishing, and hiking, serving as major attractions for both residents and visitors.
The rental market is influenced by the transient nature of the military population at Laughlin Air Force Base and the local workforce. Vacancy pressure remains moderate, with demand driven by those seeking proximity to major local employers.
The economy is heavily reliant on Laughlin Air Force Base, the largest pilot training base in the U.S. Air Force, and the border-trade industry. These sectors provide a stable, albeit specialized, economic foundation for the city.
Economic momentum is anchored by the presence of Laughlin Air Force Base and the border-trade economy. Infrastructure development is focused on maintaining regional connectivity and supporting the local military and trade sectors.
Parcels in Del Rio are subject to levies from the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District and Val Verde County. Special districts may exist for specific utility or flood control purposes.
The area is subject to regional climate risks including potential flash flooding near water bodies and high heat conditions. Insurance postures are influenced by these environmental factors and the proximity to the border region.
Property insurance markets in the region are sensitive to weather-related risks, including wind and hail, which are common in the South Texas climate.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.