At a Glance
Median Income
$70,587
$27,353 per capita
Home Value
$191,200
Zillow: $318,256
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
1,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $70,587 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,353. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,062 business establishments, including 321 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rio Vista is $191,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,256. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Rio Vista reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,449/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Rio Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rio Vista has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,616
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density1,469/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,587
Per Capita$27,353
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,200
Rent$1,131
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$318,256
Housing Units507
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property1,449/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation732 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute41 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rio Vista was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.