Rio Grande is a small town of 856 in Ohio, with a median household income of $39,286
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rio Grande stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), 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: 87.7
Rio Grande's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rio Grande costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rio Grande, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$162,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$533
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
32.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,286
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rio Grande's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
127.1 /100k
Property Crime
786.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rio Grande is served primarily by Gallia-Jackson-Vinton.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rio Grande, OH
National Avg
School District
Gallia-Jackson-Vinton
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rio Grande sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 86.2°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Rio Grande's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rio Grande roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $533/month.
Rio Grande's violent crime rate is 127.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 786.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rio Grande are operated by Gallia-Jackson-Vinton.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rio Grande, OH has a population of 856, a median household income of $39,286, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rio Grande averages 41.0°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rio Grande, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45674.
The population of Rio Grande, Ohio is 856 with a median age of 21.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rio Grande: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $39,286, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
