What are the schools like in Rio, VA?

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

What is the median household income in Rio?

The median household income in Rio, VA is $63,644 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Rio, VA?

Rio has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Rio, VA affordable or expensive?

Rio's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rio is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is $1,681 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rio, VA?

Rio has a violent crime rate of 109.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1646.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rio, VA a Good Place to Live?

Rio is a small town of 969 in Virginia, with a median household income of $63,644 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Rio stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Rio 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: 98.6

Rio's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rio costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rio, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,681	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,644	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rio's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

109.8 /100k

Property Crime

1646.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Rio, VA	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	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rio sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation and 17.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rio, VA
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	41.6"
Annual Snowfall	17.0"

Demographics

Metric	Rio, VA	National Avg
Population	969	—
Median Age	29.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	9.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Charlottesville, VA 3 mi Hollymead, VA 3 mi Pantops, VA 4 mi University of Virginia, VA 4 mi Earlysville, VA 5 mi

Rio vs Other Cities

Rio, VA vs Charlottesville, VA Rio, VA vs Hollymead, VA Rio, VA vs Pantops, VA Rio, VA vs University of Virginia, VA Rio, VA vs Earlysville, VA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio, VA affordable or expensive?

Rio's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rio roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is $1,681/month.

What is the crime rate in Rio, VA?

Rio's violent crime rate is 109.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1646.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rio?

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

Is Rio, VA a good place to live?

Rio, VA has a population of 969, a median household income of $63,644, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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?

Rio averages 47.3°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches with about 17.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Rio?

The population of Rio, Virginia is 969 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rio?

Key numbers for living in Rio: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $63,644, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rio side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.