Rio Linda, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Rio Linda is a small city in California with a population of 16,951. Residents earn $96,083 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
16,951 Population 1,707/sq mi density
$96,083 Median Income $37,359 per capita
$438,800 Home Value $444,619 Zillow
$1,781 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,083 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$438,800 home value, $1,781/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,083
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $438,800
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.5%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,781
53% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.2%
42% lower than US avg

How Rio Linda Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population16,951
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,707/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 67%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,083
Per Capita$37,359
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$135,538M
Commute31 min

Housing

A
Home Value$438,800
Rent$1,781
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$444,619

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain19.2 in/yr
Elevation50 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Libraries32

Is Rio Linda a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rio Linda receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rio Linda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rio Linda is $96,083, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rio Linda is $438,800, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,781 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rio Linda enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Rio Linda has a population of 16,951 with a density of 1,707 people per square mile. The median age is 37.6 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (66.6%), with 2.7% Black.

Population

16,951
Total Population
1,707
People / sq mi
37.6yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
9.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rio Linda vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only74.8%
5% below US avg
Spanish25.2%
88% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rio Linda vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rio Linda is $96,083, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Rio Linda vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,083
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,359
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
IRS Avg AGI$83,943

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.2%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)73,284
County GDP$135,538M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,301
Healthcare4,098
Retail3,717
Manufacturing761

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,181
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Work from Home11.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rio Linda is $438,800, 56% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,781 (53% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $444,619.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$438,800
56% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$444,619
Median List Price$438,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$438,000
$/Sq Ft$352
Homes Sold11
Sale-to-List Ratio105.4%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,781
53% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,181
77% above US avg
Effective Rate1.41%
In Rio Linda, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rio Linda vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.1%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate67.4%
Premature Death7,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.9%
Healthcare Facilities4,098

Crime Rates: Rio Linda vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)204

Safety Score

Rio Linda has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.2 inches
49% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation50 ft (15 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.7 km²)
Population Density1,707/sq mi
Coordinates38.6875°N, 121.4417°W
County FIPS06067
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.4%
D 58.1%

Winner: Democrat by 19.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
51% below US avg
High School+87.5%
School Test Score4.69
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,707/sq mi
Total Area9.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries32
Healthcare Facilities4,098
Restaurants3,301
Retail Stores3,717

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)204

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Work from Home11.3%

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