At a Glance
Median Income
$86,956
$31,277 per capita
Home Value
$621,400
Zillow: $742,867
Median Rent
$1,775/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
372/100K
1,673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Pico Rivera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pico Rivera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pico Rivera a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pico Rivera residents earn a median household income of $86,956 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,277. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pico Rivera is $621,400 , 120% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $742,867. Median rent is $1,775/month, with 34.6% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Pico Rivera reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,673/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Pico Rivera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pico Rivera has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population60,821
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density7,310/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,956
Per Capita$31,277
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$621,400
Rent$1,775
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$742,867
Housing Units17,107
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent372/100K
Property1,673/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault235/100K
Burglary315/100K
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking10.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation174 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Pico Rivera was founded in 1958.
The median home in Pico Rivera was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.