El Chaparral, TX

Population
282
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
156 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$212,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,078
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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El Chaparral is a quiet residential community in Starr County, Texas, located just minutes from Rio Grande City in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Long-time locals often view the area as part of the broader rural landscape that spans Santa Cruz and the surrounding countryside. For anyone considering a move here, the neighborhood offers a peaceful, slow-paced setting with wide-open spaces and clear South Texas skies.

Daily life in El Chaparral stays closely connected to neighboring Rio Grande City, where residents travel for groceries, local dining, healthcare, and everyday errands. Families are served by the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, which provides school bus routes throughout this part of the county. Living here gives newcomers a relaxed, spread-out home base alongside a quick drive to the main shopping centers and regional highways.

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