Rio Grande City

Construction & Development Activity

97
Total Projects
$370.5M
Total Investment
55
New Construction
42
Renovations
1.0M
Total Sq Ft
$3.8M
Avg. Value

Starr County Economy

Driving Rio Grande City construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:8.8%

Construction & Development in Rio Grande City, Texas

Rio Grande City is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 97 registered projects valued at $370.5M. The city's development portfolio includes 55 new construction projects and 42 renovation projects, representing 1,030,467 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 55 new construction projects (57%)
  • 42 renovation/remodel projects (43%)
  • Average project value: $3.8M
  • 4 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 SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE and Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, working with architecture firms such as MATA+GARCIA ARCHITECTS LLP and Megamorphosis, Inc..

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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4 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

97 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Registered
$774K

AutoZone #10951

US-83 West of FM 3167, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

7,147 sqftJun 23, 2026
Registered
$500K

Rio Grande City Renovation

131 Hermosa, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

2,776 sqftApr 14, 2026
Review Complete
$67.1M

SL 195 (CSJ: 3632-01-002)

From: FM 3167 To: FM 649, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

720 sqftApr 13, 2026
Review Complete
$750K

MANLLO MEDICAL CLINIC

2540 CENTRAL PALM DR. LT. 5 STONEGATE, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

12,150 sqftApr 12, 2026
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
Closed
$600K

Walmart #1958 Rio Grande City, TX

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

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
Closed
$125K

Little Caesar's

388 FM 3167 STE. 100, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

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