What are the schools like in Rio del Mar, CA?

School district data for Rio del Mar is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Rio del Mar?

The median household income in Rio del Mar, CA is $145,938 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Rio del Mar, CA?

Rio del Mar has an average high temperature of 61.3°F in January and 72.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches.

Rio del Mar, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rio del Mar, CA affordable or expensive?

Rio del Mar's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rio del Mar is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,213,000 and the median rent is $2,743 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rio del Mar, CA?

Rio del Mar has a violent crime rate of 368.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1322.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rio del Mar, CA a Good Place to Live?

Rio del Mar is a small town of 9,007 in California, with a median household income of $145,938 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Rio del Mar stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Rio del Mar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rio del Mar city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.6

Rio del Mar's overall cost of living index is 112.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rio del Mar costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rio del Mar, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,213,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,743	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$145,938	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Rio del Mar's violent crime rate is 368.6 per 100,000 residents — 3% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

368.6 /100k

Property Crime

1322.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Rio del Mar, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rio del Mar sees average highs of 61.3°F in January and 72.4°F in July, with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Rio del Mar, CA
Average High — January	61.3°F
Average High — July	72.4°F
Annual Precipitation	26.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Rio del Mar, CA	National Avg
Population	9,007	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	23.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Rio del Mar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio del Mar, CA affordable or expensive?

Rio del Mar's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rio del Mar roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,213,000 and median rent is $2,743/month.

What is the crime rate in Rio del Mar, CA?

Rio del Mar's violent crime rate is 368.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1322.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rio del Mar?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Rio del Mar, CA a good place to live?

Rio del Mar, CA has a population of 9,007, a median household income of $145,938, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rio del Mar?

Rio del Mar averages 61.3°F in January and 72.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rio del Mar?

The population of Rio del Mar, California is 9,007 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rio del Mar?

Key numbers for living in Rio del Mar: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $1,213,000, median household income $145,938, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rio del Mar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.