Living in Rio Oso, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio Oso · Census data 2020–2024
Rio Oso has 437 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $111,250 (12% higher than the California median), the median home value is $441,800, the median rent is $1,625/month.
Rio Oso is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rio Oso at a glance
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $111,250State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $441,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,625/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rio Oso a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the California median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rio Oso
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio Oso the median home value is $441,800, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,625 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,871 a month in housing costs.
Rio Oso median household income
The median household income in Rio Oso is $111,250 and the income per person is $44,710. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rio Oso: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 162
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.10
Rio Oso demographics
- Population
- 437
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio Oso ›
Education in Rio Oso
19% of adults 25 and older in Rio Oso have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio Oso
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Rio Oso vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Oso | 437 | $111,250 | $441,800 | $1,625 |
| Trowbridge | 243 | $130,000 | $621,700 | — |
| Plumas Lake | 9,418 | $120,408 | $555,300 | $2,302 |
| Olivehurst | 18,444 | $83,214 | $384,500 | $1,326 |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | $429,200 | $1,264 |
| Sheridan | 1,183 | $95,652 | $465,300 | $1,835 |
| Robbins | 210 | $93,375 | $393,800 | — |
| Linda | 23,871 | $72,776 | $371,700 | $1,211 |
| Lincoln | 52,956 | $111,990 | $651,000 | $2,090 |
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What is the median household income in Rio Oso, CA?
The median household income in Rio Oso is $111,250, 12% 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 Oso?
The median home value in Rio Oso is $441,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rio Oso?
The median gross rent in Rio Oso is $1,625 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Rio Oso, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the California median; home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Rio Oso?
The median age in Rio Oso is 44.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rio Oso?
The average commute to work in Rio Oso is 27 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio Oso?
The unemployment rate in Rio Oso is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio Oso?
19% of adults in Rio Oso 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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