Johnson County, Texas
Rio Vista Real Estate and Local Guide
Rio Vista is a small rural city in southern Johnson County that overlooks the Nolan River and Mustang Creek, sitting along State Highway 174 about 8 miles south of the county seat at Cleburne. It was laid out in 1885 when the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway reached the area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Rio Vista best.
About the area
Living in Rio Vista, TX
The adjacent Nolan River is named for Philip Nolan, an American horse trader killed near the site in 1801.
The housing market
Homes in Rio Vista
- About 66% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 73% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $191,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Rio Vista home
Rio Vista Historical Marker
Texas Historical Commission marker on Depot Street recounting the town's 1885 railroad-era founding
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.