At a Glance
Median Income
$86,970
$51,519 per capita
Home Value
$480,300
Zillow: $453,932
Median Rent
$1,624/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
12.2% smoking rate
How Rio Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rio Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rio Vista a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rio Vista residents earn a median household income of $86,970 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,519. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,772 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Vista is $480,300 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,932. Median rent is $1,624/month, with 28.9% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Rio Vista reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 422/100K.
Education
35.4% of adults in Rio Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Vista has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,002
Median Age64.7 yrs
Density1,515/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans14.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,970
Per Capita$51,519
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$37,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B+
Home Value$480,300
Rent$1,624
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$453,932
Housing Units5,286
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property422/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation38 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute36 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Vista was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 66 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.