Living in Rio Linda, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Linda · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Linda has 16,335 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $96,364 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $458,300, the median rent is $1,839/month.
Rio Linda at a glance
- Population
- 16,335
- Median age
- 39.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $96,364State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $458,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,839/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Rio Linda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rio Linda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Linda the median home value is $458,300, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,839 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,127 a month in housing costs.
Rio Linda median household income
The median household income in Rio Linda is $96,364 and the income per person is $38,791. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rio Linda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,356
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.12
Rio Linda demographics
- Population
- 16,335
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 5,200
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Linda ›
Education in Rio Linda
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Rio Linda have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Linda
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Rio Linda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Linda | 16,335 | $96,364 | $458,300 | $1,839 |
| Elverta | 4,769 | $91,168 | $453,100 | $1,551 |
| McClellan Park | 1,486 | $23,750 | — | $1,888 |
| North Highlands | 47,957 | $65,495 | $367,600 | $1,636 |
| Antelope | 48,301 | $99,067 | $489,800 | $2,189 |
| Foothill Farms | 36,435 | $68,260 | $414,000 | $1,695 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Citrus Heights | 86,995 | $82,314 | $454,600 | $1,827 |
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What is the median household income in Rio Linda, CA?
The median household income in Rio Linda is $96,364, about the same as 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 Linda?
The median home value in Rio Linda is $458,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rio Linda?
The median gross rent in Rio Linda is $1,839 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is Rio Linda, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Rio Linda?
The median age in Rio Linda is 39.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rio Linda?
The average commute to work in Rio Linda is 29 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Linda?
The unemployment rate in Rio Linda is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Linda?
15.9% of adults in Rio Linda 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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