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Pico Rivera, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pico Rivera - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

60,821
Residents
$86,956
Median income
$621,400
Median home
$2,601
Median rent (state)

Pico Rivera - the verdict

Nationally, Pico Rivera sits in the 68th percentile for household income and the 23rd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pico Rivera, CA

California's Pico Rivera is a small city, with 60,821 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Pico Rivera households earn a median of $86,956 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.2%. Typical homes in Pico Rivera are valued around $621,400, and the median resident age is 39.2 years. Educational attainment runs 15.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 58.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 106 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 715% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2484.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, California scores 110.7 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,601 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 100.0 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

60,821 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$86,956 /yr

Poverty 8.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Pico Rivera compare to other US cities?

Where Pico Rivera sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 68% higher than other cities
Home value 90% pricier than other cities
Median rent 93% pricier than other cities
Safety 23% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just California and the picture shifts: Pico Rivera ranks #308 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Pico Rivera's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

68thIncome percentile
23rdSafety percentile

68th percentile nationally for median household income · 23rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Pico Rivera's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Pico Rivera's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 33 Avg. percentile National median
Pico Rivera's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Pico Rivera's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$621,400 10th percentile more affordable than 10% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pico Rivera $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Pico Rivera, CA Pico Rivera, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pico Rivera, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Pico Rivera, CA median $86,956/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Pico Rivera, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Pico Rivera, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
60,821
Median Income
$86,956
Median Home Value
$621,400
Median Age
39.2
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2484.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
468.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2016.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
14
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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58,000 residents59,000 residents60,000 residents61,000 residents62,000 residents63,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 61,870 residents 58,915 residents ▼ -4.8%
Pico Rivera's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
106
housing units authorized
Single-Family
106
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 13
2020 60
2021 50
2022 55
2023 87
2024 106

Permit volume increased 715% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.2%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
2.5%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
8.6%
Other
2.3%

Based on 28,193 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pico Rivera sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,601/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
100.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

La Mesa
60,835 people
Santa Cruz
60,953 people
San Rafael
60,604 people
Woodland
61,256 people
Montebello
61,376 people
Encinitas
61,585 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pico Rivera's 60,821 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Vineland, NJ
60,692 people
Jupiter, FL
61,097 people
Bristol, CT
61,129 people
Four Corners, FL
60,443 people
Corvallis, OR
60,424 people
Meriden, CT
60,418 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pico Rivera's $86,956 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Garyville, LA
$86,958 median income
Monument Beach, MA
$86,953 median income
Hebron, IL
$86,964 median income
Shamrock Lakes, IN
$86,964 median income
Sunray, OK
$86,964 median income
North Windham, ME
$86,972 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pico Rivera, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pico Rivera, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 22.7% 48.0% 20.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 90.5% White 22.7% Black or African American 1.9% Asian 3.5% American Indian 3.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 48.0% Two or more races 20.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pico Rivera compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pico Rivera (this city) 60,821 $86,956
La Mesa 60,835 $84,337
Santa Cruz 60,953 $111,427
San Rafael 60,604 $109,317
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pico Rivera, CA?

What is the population of Pico Rivera, CA? +

The population of Pico Rivera, CA stands at 60,821 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pico Rivera, CA? +

Median annual household income in Pico Rivera runs $86,956, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pico Rivera? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pico Rivera; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Pico Rivera, CA safe? +

Pico Rivera has a total crime rate of 2484.6 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Pico Rivera, CA? +

A typical home in Pico Rivera is worth $621,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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