At a Glance
Median Income
$96,083
$37,359 per capita
Home Value
$438,800
Zillow: $449,391
Median Rent
$1,781/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Rio Linda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Linda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Linda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Linda residents earn a median household income of $96,083 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,359. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Linda is $438,800 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,391. Median rent is $1,781/month, with 31.1% 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 1972.
Education
16.5% of adults in Rio Linda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Linda has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population16,951
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,707/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.4%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,083
Per Capita$37,359
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
A
Home Value$438,800
Rent$1,781
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$449,391
Housing Units5,307
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation50 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Linda was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
16.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.