At a Glance
Median Income
$141,020
$109,815 per capita
Home Value
$728,300
Zillow: $838,545
Violent Crime
459/100K
2,800/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.6%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Rio Verde Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Verde's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Verde a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Verde residents earn a median household income of $141,020 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $109,815. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Verde is $728,300 , 158% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $838,545. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Rio Verde reports 459 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,800/100K.
Education
68.6% of adults in Rio Verde hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(104% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Verde has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,271
Median Age72.0 yrs
Density524/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,020
Per Capita$109,815
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
B+
Home Value$728,300
Rent
Ownership99.1%
Zillow$838,545
Housing Units1,901
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent459/100K
Property2,800/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,617 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.6%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Verde was built in 1994.
65.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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