The first of these points is the cost of living.
The Rio Grande Valley has an exceptionally low cost of living compared to the
rest of the United States. With a low cost of living the Rio Grande Valley is a
place where the dollar travels farther then it would anywhere else. This is
exceptionally help for people who live here or plan to more and is also a major
factor when deciding where you live or have a business. For business this low
cost of living is great as they are more affordably able to meet their
needs. Purchasing land, building or leasing property and hiring skilled
labor at affordable costs are all computed by businesses before relocating or
opening a new location are considered. Given that a business has the prospect
of owning/leasing property and staffing at a percentage vastly cheaper than
other places in the United States, it’s of little surprise that all types of
industry are looking at the Rio Grande Valley for starting or
relocating. In addition to businesses, families also has needs that need
to be met. The income that a family generates should always be greater than
their expenses to keep away from debt. The cost of living, whether renting or
owning the roof over your head, is drastically cheaper in the Rio
Grande Valley. This allows for income generated by a family to stretch
further then it would most anywhere else in the country.
The second point that I want to make is the
safety in Rio Grande Valley. Although one would think that it is dangerous in
the Rio Grande Valley because of the Cartel and Drug War in Mexico that is not
necessarily the case. In fact the two sections which form a Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA) in the Rio Grande Valley are ranked extremely well
compared to other metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. In 2013, the
Federal Bureau of Investigations ranked the Brownsville-Harlingen MSA as the
safest of 24 MSA’s in Texas. Meanwhile, the McAllen MSA was ranked particularly
well too coming in as the sixth safest MSA in Texas. The reason for low crime
and respectable safety statistics in the Rio Grande Valley is the abundant
population of varying law enforcement agencies located in the RGV.
The next point that I will discuss is
the health care in the Rio Grande Valley. Health care is a valid concern for
people everywhere but in the Rio Grande thanks to thriving hospitals,
medical specialists & emerging practices and clinics finding
dependable health care is not as much of an issue. Additionally a recent change
is the founding of a new medical in the Rio Grande Valley. The University of Texas
Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) all but secured the future of prominent health care
in the RGV by establishing the UTRGV School of Medicine in 2016. Because of
this feat, for decades to come, UTRGV will be graduating medical professionals
that will have an impact all over the world, including the Rio Grande
Valley.
Another point that I will focus on is
just the overall quality of life. As I discussed in a previous post the quality of life in the
Rio Grande Valley is amazing and more recently it has increased even
more. Little by little, but rather expeditiously of late, the RGV has
grown into a region that has everything. The stores and restaurants that only
existed in the “big cities” are now commonplace. But it’s not just restaurants
and name brand stores that make living in the RGV great, it’s the total package
that makes life in South Texas great.
The final point that make the Rio Grande Valley
great is the growth and potential growth that it has.
The Rio Grande Valley has grown significantly
the last few decades. So much so then people who haven’t been down in a while
they are astonished how much positive change the Rio Grande Valley has
realized. Each of the four counties in the Rio Grande Valley now have true
“assets” or “selling points” that draw in families and tourists to the
respective areas. In addition to the fact that we can showcase a region has
experienced the fastest growth in the United States, the Rio Grande Valley
possesses a more impressive element that can’t be ignored; the potential for
growth. Our local leaders have done very well setting our area up with two key
elements; solid infrastructure and education. When coupling infrastructure and
education together with the Rio Grande Valley’s current business environment,
abundant skilled labor, geographical location and desirable weather, the
ability for growth is so large it’s unmistakable.
As can be scene by these three key points the
Rio Grande Valley has definitely become a great place to live and by looking at these point
you can get a deeper understanding of how life here works. The Rio Grande
Valley is very unique and not only has it given me a great upbringing but can also give one
to anyone.
