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Rio Vista blends a college mindset with a military lifestyle
In the small West Texas city of San Angelo, Rio Vista is a residential quarter that is home to many college students, military members and medical affiliates. “San Angelo was founded as a long-time ranching and railroad community,” says Ray McKim, a professional landman and San Angelo resident of 40 years. “Today, our four economic pillars are Angelo State University, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Shannon Medical Center and Nasworthy Lake.” The university and the base bring a younger crowd to Rio Vista, while the hospital and nearby lake attract retirees and near-retirees. “The city is old school, but the cost of housing is something that anyone would appreciate,” McKim says. The median price for single-family homes here is around $265,000, compared to the national median of about $420,000. While the neighborhood is bookended by ASU to the west and Goodfellow to the east, U.S. Route 87 slices down the center, connecting locals to retail stores and restaurants, and commuters to major highways.
Rio Vista residents will flock to Lake Nasworthy to escape the heat, go boating or spend the day fishing.
The "Ram Fam" culture is central to Rio Vista student life, with over 100 registered student organizations and 29 intramural and club sports teams.
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Rio Vista residents are affiliated with both ASU and Goodfellow
Many Rio Vista residents are associated with Angelo State University, or ASU, which occupies the west side of the neighborhood. Designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education and a certified Military Friendly School by the Military Friendly organization since 2010, ASU enrolls about 11,500 students each year. The university is part of the Lone Star Conference, with 15 NCAA Division II sports teams that play across the 268-acre campus. While the institution has a renowned softball team, it’s also known to offer strong business and health studies programs. The Carr Academic Scholarship helps incoming freshmen if they have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 and qualifying ACT or SAT scores.
Air Force families also live in the Rio Vista neighborhood, as well as on the 1,235-acre Goodfellow Air Force Base located on the east side of the neighborhood. The base is part of the Air Education and Training Command, which focuses on cryptologic and intelligence training for all military branches. About half of the personnel living and working on Goodfellow are students.
Rio Vista residents can explore higher education at Angelo State University and earn a bachelors degree.
Goodfellow Air Force Base is a nonflying United States Air Force base located a few miles from east of Sunset.
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San Angelo hosts rodeos, blues festivals and fireworks events
San Angelo attracts large crowds for highly anticipated annual events, like the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo held at the city’s fairgrounds. The rodeo, typically a two-week event in April, draws in more than 150,000 visitors. “We’re among the top five cowboy rodeo towns in the nation,” McKim says. “We have a little shop downtown that sells more boot-shaped shot glasses than anywhere else.” In May, the Simply Texas Blues Festival comes to town with a rib cook-off, car shows and blues music. In July, residents can look forward to two separate fireworks displays. “The city does theirs on the 3rd, and Lake Nasworthy does the main one on the 4th,” says Kim Leabo, a Realtor with ERA Newlin & Company who has lived on Lake Nasworthy since 1996. Leabo mentions that organizers pull out all the stops for the fireworks show, and McKim adds that Goodfellow Air Force Base contributes almost half of the funds.
Majority rentals with townhomes and ranch-styles for sale
About 40% of residences in Rio Vista are single-family homes, while 30% are multi-family complexes. More than 60% of residents rent their homes, with a majority of rentals dedicated to student housing. Buyers can find different styles of townhomes and condominiums, with units ranging from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet and price tags from $140,000 to $250,000. Common single-family homes include ranch-style ramblers with attached garages and brick facades, many offering fenced-in backyards and neatly landscaped front lawns. Prices generally vary between $200,000 for a 1,250-square-foot home to $320,000 for a 2,000-square-foot home. There are also several investor-friendly ranch-style and bungalow-style properties in need of renovations that can cost from $85,000 to $130,000.
Brick ranch homes in Rio Vista typically boast single-story layouts with open floor plans, enhancing accessibility and flow.
While the Rio Vista predominantly consists of single-family homes, some ranch townhome-style properties are available, offering shared walls and low-maintenance living.
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Lunch spots line Highway 87 and Knickerbocker Road
Highway 87 is lined with popular eateries and other local establishments. Roxie’s Diner is a centrally located breakfast staple in a colorful ‘50s diner setting. After dining, residents can run errands next door at Walmart. And less than a mile from there, City Limits is a country-and-western bar with scratch-made food and a dance floor. Knickerbocker Road branches off the highway, featuring more dining options. Cork & Pig Tavern is a gastropub with wood-fired pizza and an expansive wine list. “This little downtown area is a great place to stop for lunch while you’re traveling to the Hill Country from Upper West Texas,” McKim says.
Roxie's Diner in Rio Vista is a cherished local establishment known for its classic American diner fare and nostalgic ambiance.
City Limits in Rio Vista is a casual haunt with live music, sports on TV, pool tables, trivia nights and a kitchen whipping up scratch-made bites.
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Outdoorsy residents can visit pocket parks and Lake Nasworthy
Jaime Padron Memorial Park, which locals call Padron Park, is a neighborhood green space on the east side of Rio Vista. In addition to a playground, the park has lighted athletic fields and courts, as well as a walking trail. Next door, the Southside Recreation Center has a gymnasium where many youth leagues play. Just north of Padron Park, Glenmore Park offers 6 acres of play space, including a playground, athletic courts, baseball fields and kayak access to the South Concho River. The river flows about 5 miles south to feed into Lake Nasworthy, a popular swimming and boating recreational area for San Angelo residents. “It’s one of the nicest lakes in not just West Texas, but all of Texas,” McKim says.
Rio Vista residents will enjoy a brisk morning walk at Jaime Padron Memorial Park.
Kids flock to the playground at Glenmore Park in Rio Vista after school.
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San Angelo public schools offer an Air Force JROTC program
Students living in Rio Vista are part of the San Angelo Independent School District, which receives a B rating from Niche. Students can begin at Crockett Elementary School, which holds a C-plus, before transitioning to Glenn Middle School, which has a B-minus. Central High School receives a B-plus and offers an Air Force Junior ROTC program with an Air Force military structure. Cadets from Central High’s AFJROTC can visit the local Goodfellow Air Force Base for field training exercises, helping students get a better understanding of base life and active-duty military service.
The courses at Glenn Middle School near Rio Vista encourage critical thinking and creativity.
Crockett Elementary Schooll in Rio Vista provides a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for students.
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Commuters can use Highway 87 and San Angelo Regional Airport
U.S. Route 87, referred to locally as Highway 87, leads residents to other major thoroughfares that spiderweb in and out of the city. Concho Valley Transit services the community, and there are separate bus routes for both the ASU campus and for Goodfellow Air Force Base. For more distant destinations, San Angelo Regional Airport is about 7 miles south of the neighborhood.
There are plans to bring another commuting option to San Angelo, but residents are on the fence about its implementation. “Interstate 27 will be extended from Canada to Mexico, running through San Angelo,” McKim says. “Some people think the city could use an interstate, but a lot of people don’t want to disturb the little downtown area.”
San Angelo Regional Airport is south of Rio Vista and has around 3 flights through American Airlines daily.
Concho Valley Transit connects Rio Vista residents throughout San Angelo and beyond.
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Parks in this Area
Jaime Padron Memorial Park
Glenmore Park
Transit
Airport
San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field
14 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rio Vista
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rio Vista Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rio Vista, San Angelo sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rio Vista, San Angelo over the last 12 months is $511,879, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,964
Median Age
33
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,291
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,704
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
16.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.1%
% Population in Labor Force
77.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
21''
Average Winter Low Temperature
34°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
36/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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