El Rio, CA

Full City Profile · California · Ventura County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
6,343 Population 3,140/sq mi density
$83,233 Median Income $30,101 per capita
$639,600 Home Value $755,254 Zillow
$2,122 Median Rent 45.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$83,233 median income, 10.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$639,600 home value, $2,122/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

El Rio, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,233
11% above
$30,101 per capita
Home Value
$639,600
127% above
Zillow: $755,254
Median Rent
$2,122/mo
82% above
45.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How El Rio Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows El Rio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
227%
Rent
182%
Poverty
176%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is El Rio a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

El Rio residents earn a median household income of $83,233 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,101. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,435 business establishments, including 1,758 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in El Rio is $639,600 , 127% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $755,254. Median rent is $2,122/month, with 45.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

10.9% of adults in El Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

El Rio has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population6,343
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density3,140/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born31.7%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$83,233
Per Capita$30,101
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$69,606M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,356

Housing

C
Home Value$639,600
Rent$2,122
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$755,254
Housing Units1,781
Rent Burden45.7%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.5%
Premature Death5,626/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation102 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in El Rio was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
31.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,758 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
637 declared natural disasters on record.