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Rio del Mar, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Benito County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
8,938
Population
2,979/sq mi density
$150,313
Median Income
$91,497 per capita
$1,242,600
Home Value
$1,313,194 Zillow
$3,172
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
296
Violent Crime/100K
6,187 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$150,313 median income, 3.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$1,242,600 home value, $3,172/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$1,242,600
341% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,172/mo
173% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,790
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$1,242,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,313,194
Median Sale Price
$1,255,000
Median List Price
$1,425,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.6%
Owner-Occupied
22.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,172/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
84 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
31.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$725
Active Inventory
38
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $1,242,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,313,194 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,255,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,425,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $725 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,172 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 84 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 31.6% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 38 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $725 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,790 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 33.6% |