Living in Rio Dell, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Dell · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Dell has 3,349 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $42,753 (57% lower than the California median), the median home value is $301,700, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Rio Dell at a glance
- Population
- 3,349
- Median age
- 35.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $42,753State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $301,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Rio Dell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the California median; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rio Dell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Dell the median home value is $301,700, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 38.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
Rio Dell median household income
The median household income in Rio Dell is $42,753 and the income per person is $25,317. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rio Dell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,656
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.26
Rio Dell demographics
- Population
- 3,349
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,480
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Dell ›
Education in Rio Dell
10.7% of adults 25 and older in Rio Dell have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Dell
- Unemployment rate
- 14.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
Rio Dell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Dell | 3,349 | $42,753 | $301,700 | $1,042 |
| Scotia | 405 | $51,250 | $342,300 | $1,185 |
| Hydesville | 1,263 | $96,827 | $481,100 | $860 |
| Fortuna | 12,326 | $62,289 | $379,700 | $1,168 |
| Ferndale | 1,552 | $63,142 | $542,000 | $1,028 |
| Loleta | 723 | $40,086 | $589,800 | $999 |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,551 | $71,667 | $406,500 | $1,896 |
| Pine Hills | 2,875 | $78,393 | $487,800 | $1,633 |
| Fields Landing | 532 | $78,686 | $435,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rio Dell, CA?
The median household income in Rio Dell is $42,753, 57% 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 Rio Dell?
The median home value in Rio Dell is $301,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rio Dell?
The median gross rent in Rio Dell is $1,042 per month, about 38.1% of household income.
Is Rio Dell, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the California median; unemployment of 14.3%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Rio Dell?
The median age in Rio Dell is 35.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rio Dell?
The average commute to work in Rio Dell is 20 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Dell?
The unemployment rate in Rio Dell is 14.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Dell?
10.7% of adults in Rio Dell 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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