About Rio Vista
Set in the northern part of Texas, Rio Vista is a small town, home to 1,216 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Rio Vista is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,105 residents per square mile.
📰 Rio Vista News Today
- Rio Vista Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 10
- San Marcos to implement entry fee at Rio Vista Park for out-of-town visitors, starting June 20 KVUE · Apr 13
- San Marcos police searching for suspects after shots fired near Rio Vista Park KEYE · May 26
- The rare offering: A very luxurious ranch along a very famous Texas river, complete with architectural home, resort pool, dramatic topography and big, bold Instagram views PR Newswire · Jul 21
- Rio Vista reopens after brief closure due to crowding The University Star · Apr 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rio Vista Unique
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rio Vista
- Los Primos — mexican
- Roughnecks Bar & Grill
- Wendy's Salsa Rio — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Texas Children's Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rio Vista
- Vivian J. Malone Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rio Vista
- RIO VISTA EL
- RIO VISTA H S
- RIO VISTA MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,216
Rank in state#754 of 1,224
Land area1.1 sq mi
Density1,105/sq mi
Coordinates32.2345, -97.3748