Living in Monte Rio, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monte Rio · Census data 2020–2024
Monte Rio has 876 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $63,750 (36% lower than the California median), the median home value is $652,000, the median rent is $1,817/month.
Monte Rio is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Monte Rio at a glance
- Population
- 876
- Median age
- 62.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $63,750State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $652,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,817/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Monte Rio a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Monte Rio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monte Rio the median home value is $652,000, 96% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,817 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,778 a month in housing costs.
Monte Rio median household income
The median household income in Monte Rio is $63,750 and the income per person is $59,560. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Monte Rio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 774
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 39.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.86
39.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Monte Rio has many vacation and second homes.
Monte Rio demographics
- Population
- 876
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 1.3%
- 65 and older
- 43.5%
- Households
- 470
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monte Rio ›
Education in Monte Rio
44.7% of adults 25 and older in Monte Rio have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monte Rio
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Monte Rio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Rio | 876 | $63,750 | $652,000 | $1,817 |
| Guerneville | 4,100 | $81,281 | $600,600 | $1,579 |
| Cazadero | 483 | $96,806 | $520,000 | $1,795 |
| Sereno del Mar | 101 | $78,214 | $1,071,400 | — |
| Occidental | 1,225 | $108,207 | $1,167,800 | $1,063 |
| Forestville | 3,717 | $115,962 | $730,300 | $1,833 |
| Graton | 1,806 | $91,429 | $878,100 | $2,826 |
| Bodega | 134 | $90,625 | $1,230,800 | — |
| Bodega Bay | 1,139 | $182,898 | $1,294,900 | $1,689 |
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What is the median household income in Monte Rio, CA?
The median household income in Monte Rio is $63,750, 36% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Monte Rio?
The median home value in Monte Rio is $652,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Monte Rio?
The median gross rent in Monte Rio is $1,817 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Monte Rio, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Monte Rio?
The median age in Monte Rio is 62.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Monte Rio?
The average commute to work in Monte Rio is 28 minutes; 33.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monte Rio?
The unemployment rate in Monte Rio is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monte Rio?
44.7% of adults in Monte Rio have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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