Raymondville has cultivated a reputation as an agricultural trade center since its founding in 1904. The seat of Willacy County is planted in the southeastern tip of Texas, earning it the designation “Gateway to the Rio Grande Valley.” Within 30 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, the city is home to a bilingual and bicultural population of 10,000 residents. Racial inequality and labor disputes marked the early days of onion farming, as chronicled in the 2003 documentary “Valley of Tears.” While agriculture is still a leading industry, the city hopes to grow in other ways. “The town is trying to bring more businesses here to develop it, but it’s still a small community,” says Angela Ramirez, Realtor with Real Broker.
Raymondville, Tx is known as the “Gateway to the Rio Grande Valley”.
Raymondville is known for it's agricultural trade center reputation since it's founding in early 1904.
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Jobs in healthcare and corrections
Nearby farms and ranches keep the agricultural industry alive. Several prison facilities occupy the swath of land east of I-69, so correctional jobs are readily available. Although the closest hospital is more than 20 miles away in Harlingen, local clinics and rehabilitation centers provide jobs in healthcare. Other area industries include retail and commercial trucking.
Raymondville has local clinics and rehabilitation centers near I69 highway.
Raymondville is known for it's nearby farms and ranches that keep the agriculture industry alive in the area.
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GEAR UP at Raymondville ISD
Raymondville Independent School District earns a Niche grade of B-minus and serves as a major area employer. The GEAR UP initiative at Raymondville Early College High School gives students the tools to succeed in college and beyond. The district has also earned praise for its state-of-the-art Health Academy and exceptional band program.
The tiger is the iconic Raymondville High School mascot, the school hosts grades 9th to 12th.
The old Raymondville School is now a historical museum located on the east side of Raymondville.
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Low median home price for the region
The median home price for Raymondville is $120,000, about half the median price for nearby Harlingen. Despite the wallet-friendly prices, homes usually linger on the market for several months, while the national average is 45 days. Many starter homes are priced from $100,000 to $225,000. Larger established builds can sell for $250,000 to $400,000.
Newer three bedroom construction homes are located on the west side of Raymondville.
Single story four bedroom ranch style homes can be found throughout the central Raymondville area.
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Wild in Willacy
Every January, Raymondville rings in the new year with the Willacy County Heritage Gala. The celebration includes tours of the county’s Historical Museum, a live auction featuring the work of local artists, and hunting and fishing excursions. The Willacy County Livestock Show and Rodeo rides into town later in the month. Nature tours, plant landscaping, and birdhouse building are a handful of the activities offered during the Wild in Willacy Nature & Heritage Festival, held in the fall.
A hunting and fishing community
With hunting ranches to the north and the bay town of Port Mansfield awaiting 25 miles east, Raymondville qualifies as a sportsman’s destination. “We’re a big hunting and fishing community,” Ramirez says. The city’s park system includes a skate park, a public swimming pool and a 9-hole golf course.
Raymondville’s proximity to the coast and only 22 miles west of Port Mansfield makes it a year round outdoor recreation spot in South Texas.
Outdoor Trade located in downtown Raymondville sells all outdoor equipment and apparel.
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Heading to Harlingen on I-69
Raymondville’s small downtown area is home to several Mexican restaurants, a handful of shops and boutiques and an H-E-B grocery store. But locals typically head to Harlingen when planning a major shopping haul or a night on the town. “We have to go to Harlingen for Walmart,” Ramirez says. “And they have more dining, more restaurants, more bars.” Interstate 69 cuts through town and provides the best route for the 20-mile drive to the larger city. From there, travelers can catch nonstop flights to hubs like Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth from Valley International Airport.
Flood control and crime data
The city is in the midst of a drainage project that should alleviate recent flooding issues. Work on the canal and detention pond is slated for completion by the end of 2025. Folks planning on relocating to this part of Texas should also be prepared to endure hot and humid summers.
According to data collected by the FBI and the Texas Department of Public Safety, rates of violent and property crime have remained stable for the past two years after a steady decrease that began in 2017.
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