Rio Grande City

Construction & Development Activity

93
Total Projects
$301.4M
Total Investment
52
New Construction
41
Renovations
1.0M
Total Sq Ft
$3.2M
Avg. Value

Austin Metro Economy

Driving Rio Grande City construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:3.8%↑
Construction Jobs:166K-2.6%
Median Home:$479K

Construction & Development in Rio Grande City, Texas

Rio Grande City is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 93 registered projects valued at $301.4M. The city's development portfolio includes 52 new construction projects and 41 renovation projects, representing 1,007,674 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 52 new construction projects (56%)
  • 41 renovation/remodel projects (44%)
  • Average project value: $3.2M
  • 3 new projects in last 6 months

πŸ‘₯Key Players

Rio Grande City's construction market features 5 major property owners and 5 active design firms driving development across the city.

Leading developers include Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District and SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE, working with architecture firms such as MATA+GARCIA ARCHITECTS LLP and Gignac & Associates.

Our database tracks all TDLR-registered construction projects in Rio Grande City. Projects span Starr and Hidalgo counties, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial construction, residential development, and infrastructure improvements throughout Rio Grande City and the surrounding area.

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3 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

93 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Registered
$1.8M

Starr County Courthouse Temporary Housing Interior Build-Out

1920 US-83

8,460 sqftNov 14, 2025
Registered
$428K

Downtown Rehabilitation Improvements

Britton Ave along Water st. through 4th st.

1,000 sqftAug 20, 2025
Review Complete
$1.3M

7 Brew Coffee - Rio Grande City

E. U.S HWY 83

541 sqftAug 15, 2025
Inspection Complete
$3.0M

Walmart Pavement Rebuilt #1958-1003

4534 E US Highway 83

348,480 sqftMay 20, 2025
Review Complete
$78.8M

SL 195 (CSJ:3632-01-001)

From: FM 3167 To: FM 755

1,443 sqftMay 7, 2025
Inspection Complete
$600K

Walmart #1958 Rio Grande City, TX

4534 E Us Highway 83

1,103 sqftFeb 13, 2025
Review Complete
$895K

Starr County Juvenile Detention Center Upgrades

401 Britton Ave

3,976 sqftFeb 6, 2025
Closed
$185K

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4343 E. US Hwy 83 Bldg 301 Suite A

1,600 sqftDec 27, 2024
Review Complete
$125K

Little Caesar's

388 FM 3167 STE. 100

1,768 sqftDec 17, 2024
Review Complete
$1.2M

Walmart - Rio Grande, Texas #1958

4534 E US Highway 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

110,812 sqftNov 12, 2024
Inspection Complete
$1.2M

Ross #2583 - Rio Grande City, Texas

4031 East US Highway 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

26,502 sqftJul 3, 2024
Closed
$500K

Ross Exterior Renovation

4031 E Us HWY 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

26,502 sqftJun 20, 2024
Closed
$750K

McDonald's Rio Grande City

2700 US Highway 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

3,686 sqftJun 19, 2024
Inspection Complete
$60K

Casa De Hilo - Rio Grande

4023 E Highway 83 #11, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

1,224 sqftMay 23, 2024
Review Complete
$13.3M

Aquatic and Wrestling Facility

Lee Circle, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

43,292 sqftMar 26, 2024
Review Complete
$350K

Reroofing & Rehab of Central Cafeteria at Fort Ringgold

1 S. Fort Ringgold, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

10,129 sqftMar 5, 2024
Closed
$450K

Hibbet Sports

4028 E Highway 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

4,127 sqftJan 29, 2024
Inspection Complete
$135K

FM 493, etc. (CSJ: 0863-03-041, etc.)

Various, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

4,407 sqftNov 29, 2023
Review Complete
$1.0M

Los Pinos Hardware Rio Grande

5018 E. Hwy 83, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

12,000 sqftApr 27, 2023
Review Complete
$2.0M

New Cosmetology & Barber Shop for Rio High School

5726 N. FM 755, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

4,785 sqftApr 3, 2023