What are the schools like in Rio Grande, NJ?

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

What is the median household income in Rio Grande?

The median household income in Rio Grande, NJ is $88,033 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.4%.

What is the weather like in Rio Grande, NJ?

Rio Grande has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.8 inches.

Rio Grande, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rio Grande, NJ affordable or expensive?

Rio Grande's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rio Grande is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $326,100 and the median rent is $1,704 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rio Grande, NJ?

Rio Grande has a violent crime rate of 69.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1051.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rio Grande, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Rio Grande is a small town of 3,364 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $88,033 and a 20.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Rio Grande stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rio Grande is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rio Grande 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: 108.1

Rio Grande's overall cost of living index is 108.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rio Grande costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Rio Grande, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$326,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,704	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,033	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rio Grande's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.5 /100k

Property Crime

1051.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rio Grande, NJ	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	27.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rio Grande sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 45.7 inches of annual precipitation and 14.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rio Grande, NJ
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.7"
Annual Snowfall	14.8"

Demographics

Metric	Rio Grande, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,364	—
Median Age	53.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	16.2%	22.2%
65 and over	32.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Erma, NJ 2 mi Whitesboro, NJ 2 mi Burleigh, NJ 3 mi Villas, NJ 3 mi West Wildwood, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Rio Grande

Rio Grande, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08242

Rio Grande vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio Grande, NJ affordable or expensive?

Rio Grande's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Rio Grande roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $326,100 and median rent is $1,704/month.

What is the crime rate in Rio Grande, NJ?

Rio Grande's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1051.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rio Grande?

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

Is Rio Grande, NJ a good place to live?

Rio Grande, NJ has a population of 3,364, a median household income of $88,033, and an unemployment rate of 20.4%. 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 Grande?

Rio Grande averages 43.3°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.7 inches with about 14.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rio Grande?

Rio Grande, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08242.

What is the population of Rio Grande?

The population of Rio Grande, New Jersey is 3,364 with a median age of 53.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rio Grande?

Key numbers for living in Rio Grande: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $326,100, median household income $88,033, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rio Grande side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.