At a Glance
Median Income
$48,922
$53,562 per capita
Home Value
$666,200
Zillow: $519,953
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
1,622/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Monte Rio Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monte Rio's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monte Rio a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monte Rio residents earn a median household income of $48,922 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,562. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,652 business establishments, including 1,311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monte Rio is $666,200 , 136% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $519,953. Median rent is $1,297/month, with 51.0% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Monte Rio reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,622/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Monte Rio hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monte Rio has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population765
Median Age63.4 yrs
Density401/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,922
Per Capita$53,562
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$39,448M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
F
Home Value$666,200
Rent$1,297
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$519,953
Housing Units802
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property1,622/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,997/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain28.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation32 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Monte Rio was built in 1949.
25.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 1,311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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