Rio Rico, AZ

Rio Rico, AZ

At a Glance

How Rio Rico Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rio Rico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Rio Rico a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Rio Rico residents earn a median household income of $63,692 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,349. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rio Rico is $212,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,305. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 34.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

Rio Rico reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,644/100K.

Education

24.4% of adults in Rio Rico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rio Rico has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

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