Living in Rio del Mar, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio del Mar · Census data 2020–2024
Rio del Mar has 9,201 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $159,929 (61% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,338,100, the median rent is $3,407/month.
Rio del Mar at a glance
- Population
- 9,201
- Median age
- 51.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $159,929State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,338,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,407/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Rio del Mar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 61% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rio del Mar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio del Mar the median home value is $1,338,100, 302% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,407 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Rio del Mar median household income
The median household income in Rio del Mar is $159,929 and the income per person is $91,703. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rio del Mar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,856
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.42
Rio del Mar demographics
- Population
- 9,201
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 3,800
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio del Mar ›
Education in Rio del Mar
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Rio del Mar have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio del Mar
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Rio del Mar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio del Mar | 9,201 | $159,929 | $1,338,100 | $3,407 |
| Seacliff | 3,299 | $130,385 | $1,143,600 | $2,462 |
| Aptos | 6,404 | $134,048 | $1,093,300 | $2,059 |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 2,127 | $158,788 | $1,185,000 | $3,501 |
| La Selva Beach | 2,302 | $160,833 | $1,325,700 | $3,379 |
| Capitola | 9,689 | $102,976 | $783,000 | $2,512 |
| Soquel | 10,679 | $118,777 | $957,300 | $2,266 |
| Pleasure Point | 5,489 | $119,821 | $1,183,600 | $2,705 |
| Day Valley | 3,579 | $155,000 | $1,279,300 | $1,669 |
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What is the median household income in Rio del Mar, CA?
The median household income in Rio del Mar is $159,929, 61% higher 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 Rio del Mar?
The median home value in Rio del Mar is $1,338,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rio del Mar?
The median gross rent in Rio del Mar is $3,407 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Rio del Mar, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 61% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Rio del Mar?
The median age in Rio del Mar is 51.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rio del Mar?
The average commute to work in Rio del Mar is 30 minutes; 30.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio del Mar?
The unemployment rate in Rio del Mar is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio del Mar?
65.2% of adults in Rio del Mar 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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