About Lago Vista, Starr County

About Lago Vista

Lago Vista is a small unincorporated community in Starr County, South Texas — a different place entirely from the Lake Travis city of Lago Vista near Austin. Census estimates count about 88 residents across roughly 280 acres of ranch country north of Roma, which lies about a dozen miles away and provides the nearest schools, groceries, and services.

Life here is defined by open land. Properties are rural homesteads and manufactured homes on acreage, surrounded by the working ranches that cover most of northern Starr County. There is no municipal government or utility district; county services and private arrangements (wells, septic) are the norm, and that is the main practical checklist for anyone considering a purchase in the area.

Buyers drawn to this part of Starr County are usually looking for affordable acreage within reach of the border economy along US-83. Prices for rural land here run far below Texas metro averages, and most searches in practice span the wider Roma area rather than Lago Vista alone.

Classification

Type

Census Designated Place

Class Code

U1

Identifiers

GEOID

4840262

State FIPS

48

Place FIPS

40262

Statistics

Neighborhoods

0

Population

88

Geography

Geometry

polygon

Area

1 km²

County

Starr

Data Source

Primary Source

tiger

Census Reference

QuickFacts

Frequently Asked Questions About Lago Vista

Where is Lago Vista in Starr County located?

This Lago Vista is an unincorporated community in the ranch country of northern Starr County, Texas, about a dozen miles north of Roma. It is not the Lake Travis city of Lago Vista near Austin.

How many people live in Lago Vista, Starr County?

Census estimates put the community's population at about 88 residents across roughly 280 acres.

What is buying property near Lago Vista, Starr County like?

Most properties are rural homesteads or acreage with private wells and septic systems. Buyers typically search the broader Roma area of Starr County, and should budget for rural due diligence like surveys and utility checks.

Find Land and Homes in Northern Starr County

Texas Ally's agents cover Starr County's rural communities. If acreage near Lago Vista or the Roma area is on your list, we can surface listings across the county and guide you through rural utilities, surveys, and financing.