Primary sources for Del Rio, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Del Rio, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Del Rio, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Del Rio, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Del Rio, TX
Electricity rates in Del Rio, Texas
Del Rio, TX ranks 1 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest median rent ($892 a month). Del Rio, Texas has 34,638 residents in 12,406 households; 78.3% heat with electricity.
Households in Del Rio, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Del Rio on the map
Val Verde County, with Del Rio marked
Who supplies Del Rio
Val Verde County lists 3 utilities for Del Rio, TX, a city of 34,638: no plan prices, AEP Texas Central Company delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Val Verde County page.
Housing and heating in Del Rio
Del Rio, TX: 7,172 of 13,525 homes were built before 1980 and 2,600 in 2000 or later. Del Rio, TX has 9,827 detached houses, 1,212 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 478 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Del Rio, TX
% of homes by decade built, Del Rio, TX
- 6pre-40
- 440s
- 750s
- 1260s
- 2470s
- 1280s
- 1590s
- 1100s
- 810s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Del Rio, TX
| Del Rio, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio, TX, median year built | 1979 | 1983 | -4 years | 92 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, built before 1980 | 53.0% | 45.1% | +7.9 points | 15 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, built 2000 or later | 19.2% | 24.9% | -5.6 points | 97 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, detached houses | 72.7% | 69.9% | +2.8 points | 38 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 9.0% | 7.9% | +1.1 points | 92 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, mobile homes | 3.5% | 7.7% | -4.2 points | 35 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, renter households | 33.0% | 33.1% | -0.2 points | 70 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, median home value | $143,200 | $151,500 | -$8,300 | 100 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, median gross rent a month | $892 | $956 | -$64 | 108 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, people per household | 2.69 | 2.74 | -0.05 | 56 of 108 |
Facts about Del Rio
- Residents of Del Rio, TX, ACS 2023
- 34,63895 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Del Rio, TX
- $59,58887 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Del Rio, TX
- 12,4062.79 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Del Rio, TX
- 67.0%8,314 owners and 4,092 renter households
- Housing units in Del Rio, TX
- 13,5251,119 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Del Rio, TX
- 78.3%9,711 of 12,406 homes
- Land area of Del Rio, TX
- 20.5 sq mi1,693.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Del Rio, TX
- 3.3%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $59,588 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Del Rio, TX
- 44NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 127.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Del Rio, TX
- 19797,172 of 13,525 homes (53.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Del Rio, TX
- $143,200$892 gross rent a month, 7.47% of value a year
Who lives in Del Rio: income, cars, homes
Of 14,629 workers in Del Rio, TX, 431 work from home, 11,754 drive alone, 7 ride transit and 115 walk. In Del Rio, TX, 4,247 of 12,406 households earn under $35,000, 3,292 $35,000-$75,000, 3,726 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,141 $150,000 or more. In Del Rio, TX, 894 households own no vehicle and 7,739 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Del Rio, TX, 1,600 of 3,627 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 3,911 households moved in since 2018 and 2,909 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 6,706 residents of Del Rio, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.1. Del Rio, TX homes: 8,413 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,030 none or one, median 5.1 rooms.
Household income in Del Rio, TX
| Del Rio, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio, TX, households under $35,000 | 34.2% | 11 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, households $150,000 or more | 9.2% | 95 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, residents below poverty | 20.1% | 18 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, median age | 33.1 | 84 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 62.2% | 60 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, households without a vehicle | 7.2% | 14 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 62.4% | 54 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, workers at home | 2.9% | 106 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, cost-burdened renters | 44.1% | 87 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, moved in since 2018 | 31.5% | 95 of 108 |
| Del Rio, TX, moved in before 2000 | 23.4% | 5 of 108 |
Cost of living with electricity in Del Rio
Del Rio, TX: 12,406 households at $2,047 a year per home for electricity (Val Verde County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $25.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,200 a year per household.
| Group in Del Rio, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Del Rio, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio, TX, all households | 12,406 | $2,047 | $25.4 million | 3.44% |
| Del Rio, TX, homeowners | 8,314 | $2,360 | $19.6 million | 3.96% |
| Del Rio, TX, renters | 4,092 | $1,442 | $5.9 million | 2.42% |
Outage risk around Del Rio
Del Rio, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 42 wind and 2 tornado, 127.0 per 100,000 residents of 34,638. Top gust near Del Rio, TX: 67 knots, 77 mph. Damage near Del Rio, TX: $106K.
Reports within 15 miles of Del Rio, TX
wind and tornado reports, Del Rio, TX
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- 0'21
- 6'22
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- 4'25
| Del Rio, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio, TX, 2015 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2019 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2020 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2022 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Del Rio, TX, 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Analyst note on Del Rio
Household income in Del Rio, TX is $59,588; 8,314 of its 12,406 households own. Del Rio, TX counts 34,638 residents in 12,406 households, on 20.5 square miles. 9,711 of the 12,406 occupied homes in Del Rio, TX heat with electricity.
Del Rio, TX has 13,525 housing units, 1,119 of them vacant or seasonal. Del Rio, TX ranks 3 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest people working from home (2.9% of workers). Del Rio, TX ranks 9 of 108 Texas cities for the lowest median home value ($143,200).
Del Rio, TX ranks 11 of 108 Texas cities for households earning under $35,000 (34.2%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Del Rio
Compare Del Rio with nearby cities
| City near Del Rio, TX | Distance from Del Rio | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 34,638 | $59,588 | 1979 | $143,200 | 44 | 2.9% |
| San Antonio, TX | 142.0 mi east | 1,458,954 (+1,424,316) | $62,917 (+$3,329) | 1984 (+5 yr) | $219,700 (+$76,500) | 93 (+49) | 11.8% (+8.9 pts) |
| San Angelo, TX | 145.2 mi north | 99,507 (+64,869) | $64,146 (+$4,558) | 1977 (-2 yr) | $179,300 (+$36,100) | 169 (+125) | 7.9% (+4.9 pts) |
| Timberwood Park, TX | 146.0 mi east | 34,980 (+342) | $147,471 (+$87,883) | 2007 (+28 yr) | $469,900 (+$326,700) | 59 (+15) | 21.3% (+18.3 pts) |
| Laredo, TX | 151.1 mi southeast | 255,949 (+221,311) | $63,264 (+$3,676) | 1996 (+17 yr) | $182,400 (+$39,200) | 27 (-17) | 5.4% (+2.4 pts) |
| Schertz, TX | 158.8 mi east | 43,128 (+8,490) | $96,633 (+$37,045) | 2001 (+22 yr) | $292,100 (+$148,900) | 65 (+21) | 13.9% (+11.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Del Rio
| ZIP area touching Del Rio, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Del Rio | Share of Del Rio's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 78840 (Del Rio, TX) | 1.9% | 98.2% |
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Questions on Del Rio
Del Rio: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Del Rio, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Val Verde County lists 3 utilities.
Del Rio: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Del Rio, TX: rank 95 of 108 by its 34,638 residents, rank 87 of 108 by $59,588 median income.
Del Rio: how many homes heat with electricity?
Del Rio, TX: 9,711 of 12,406 occupied homes, 78.3%; Val Verde County 79.6%.
Del Rio: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 3.3% of the $59,588 median income in Del Rio, TX.
Del Rio: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Del Rio, TX may be closed.
Del Rio: damaging storms reported nearby?
44 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Del Rio, TX, 2015 to 2025, 127.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Del Rio?
Del Rio, TX: median home built 1979; 7,172 of 13,525 homes (53.0%) predate 1980, 9,827 are detached and 1,212 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Del Rio, TX work from home?
431 of 14,629 workers.
How many households in Del Rio, TX earn under $35,000?
4,247 of 12,406, against 1,141 at $150,000 or more.
How many Del Rio, TX households have no car?
894 households; 7,739 have two or more.