At a Glance
Median Income
$63,692
$26,349 per capita
Home Value
$212,600
Zillow: $269,717
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
11.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Rico a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.9% (119% 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 $269,717. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population21,798
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born30.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,692
Per Capita$26,349
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,600
Rent$1,049
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$269,717
Housing Units7,010
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation3,506 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Rico was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Nogales International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
30.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.