At a Glance
Median Income
$97,590
$49,391 per capita
Home Value
$311,900
Zillow: $437,344
Median Rent
$1,486/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.0% smoking rate
How Rio Grande Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Grande's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Grande a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Grande residents earn a median household income of $97,590 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,391. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,020 business establishments, including 889 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Grande is $311,900 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $437,344. Median rent is $1,486/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
28.0% of adults in Rio Grande hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Grande has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,285
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density1,217/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$97,590
Per Capita$49,391
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$7,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$311,900
Rent$1,486
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$437,344
Housing Units2,011
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation21 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Grande was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 889 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.