Living in Rio, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio · Census data 2020–2024
Rio has 1,232 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $91,953 (23% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $303,800.
Rio is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rio at a glance
- Population
- 1,232
- Median age
- 58.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $91,953State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $303,800State: $359,000
- Homeowners
- 96.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Rio a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Florida median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Rio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio the median home value is $303,800, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,829 a month in housing costs.
Rio median household income
The median household income in Rio is $91,953 and the income per person is $48,629. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Rio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 636
- Owner-occupied
- 96.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.7%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.81
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Rio has many vacation and second homes.
Rio demographics
- Population
- 1,232
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 37.4%
- Households
- 438
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 24.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio ›
Education in Rio
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Rio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Rio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1,232 | $91,953 | $303,800 | — |
| Stuart | 18,520 | $60,225 | $329,400 | $1,586 |
| North River Shores | 3,633 | $75,896 | $309,800 | $2,136 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,531 | $70,884 | $411,700 | $1,267 |
| Ocean Breeze | 777 | $95,833 | $302,600 | $2,764 |
| Sewall's Point | 1,938 | $129,000 | $1,502,200 | $2,200 |
| Palm City | 26,371 | $125,820 | $563,400 | $2,013 |
| Port Salerno | 11,184 | $67,436 | $352,600 | $1,440 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,175 | $65,871 | $406,800 | $1,408 |
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What is the median household income in Rio, FL?
The median household income in Rio is $91,953, 23% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rio?
The median home value in Rio is $303,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
Is Rio, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Florida median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Rio?
The median age in Rio is 58.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Rio?
The average commute to work in Rio is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio?
The unemployment rate in Rio is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio?
29.5% of adults in 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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