Living in Rio, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rio · Census data 2020–2024
Rio has 1,252 residents with a median age of 28.6. The median household income is $56,250 (40% lower than the Virginia median), the median rent is $1,688/month.
Rio is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rio at a glance
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 28.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $93,170
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 2.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rio a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rio
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rio the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Rio median household income
The median household income in Rio is $56,250 and the income per person is $36,055. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Rio: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 762
- Owner-occupied
- 2.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 97.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 1.64
Rio demographics
- Population
- 1,252
- Median age
- 28.6
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 7%
- Households
- 762
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rio ›
Education in Rio
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Rio have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rio
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Rio vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1,252 | $56,250 | — | $1,688 |
| Charlottesville | 45,437 | $74,824 | $486,700 | $1,540 |
| Hollymead | 8,482 | $118,250 | $435,300 | $2,140 |
| Pantops | 4,665 | $127,552 | $522,900 | $1,881 |
| University of Virginia | 9,065 | $52,546 | $442,600 | $1,421 |
| Earlysville | 1,222 | $142,060 | $478,400 | — |
| Piney Mountain | 2,288 | $138,636 | $296,000 | $1,685 |
| Ivy | 794 | $189,072 | $645,600 | — |
| Keswick | 402 | $250,001 | $1,133,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rio, VA?
The median household income in Rio is $56,250, 40% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Rio?
The median gross rent in Rio is $1,688 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Rio, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in Rio?
The median age in Rio is 28.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Rio?
The average commute to work in Rio is 21 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rio?
The unemployment rate in Rio is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rio?
31.2% 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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