City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Rio Vista, CA

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

10,002
Residents
$86,970
Median income
$480,300
Median home
$2,178
Median rent (state)

Rio Vista - the verdict

Nationally, Rio Vista sits in the 68th percentile for household income and the 80th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

68th
percentile, household income
84th
percentile, home value
86th
percentile, median rent
80th
percentile, safety
📝 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: Rio Vista, CA

10,002 people live in Rio Vista, California - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Rio Vista brings in $86,970 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 1.8%. Home values in Rio Vista run a median of $480,300, and the median resident age is 64.7 years. 35.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 35.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 123 residential building permits were authorized in Rio Vista (Slowing), down 17% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Rio Vista reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 628.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts California at 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,178 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

10,002 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$86,970 /yr

Poverty 1.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Rio Vista compare to other US cities?

Rio Vista measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 68% higher than other cities
Home value 84% pricier than other cities
Median rent 86% pricier than other cities
Safety 80% 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: Rio Vista ranks #19 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rio Vista against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Rio Vista toward the bottom of California's cities

Among the 1,450 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Rio Vista ranks #1,128 - the 22nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rio Vista only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#673 of 1,338
50th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#777 of 1,458
46th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#723 of 1,343
46th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#1,128 of 1,450
22nd percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#517 of 1,458
65th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

68thIncome percentile
80thSafety percentile

68th percentile nationally for median household income · 80th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Rio Vista's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Rio Vista'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 54 Avg. percentile National median
Rio Vista'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 Rio Vista's home value compares nationally

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

$480,300 16th percentile more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $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. Rio Vista $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 - Rio Vista, CA Rio Vista, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rio Vista, 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 Rio Vista, CA median $86,970/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%
Rio Vista, 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 Rio Vista, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 35.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 35.2%

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

Population
10,002
Median Income
$86,970
Median Home Value
$480,300
Median Age
64.7
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Labor force participation
35.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
628.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
245.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
382.7
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
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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9,800 residents10,000 residents10,200 residents10,400 residents10,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,012 residents 10,523 residents ▲ +5.1%
Rio Vista's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

🏗️ Slowing
Total Permits (2024)
123
housing units authorized
Single-Family
119
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
12.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 149
2020 24
2021 137
2022 103
2023 75
2024 123

Permit volume decreased 17% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.8%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.8%
Work from Home
9.6%
Other
1.3%

Based on 3,189 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 Rio Vista sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,178/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Country Club
10,017 people
Fairview
10,033 people
East Whittier
10,061 people
Spring Valley Lake
10,098 people
Corte Madera
10,101 people
San Diego Country Estates
10,142 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rio Vista's 10,002 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Detroit Lakes, MN
10,002 people
Harrisonville, MO
10,002 people
Fairmount, NY
9,998 people
Struthers, OH
9,995 people
Willow Street, PA
10,010 people
Cambridge, MN
9,992 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rio Vista's $86,970 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

North Windham, ME
$86,972 median income
Hebron, IL
$86,964 median income
Shamrock Lakes, IN
$86,964 median income
Sunray, OK
$86,964 median income
Sparks, NV
$86,979 median income
Garyville, LA
$86,958 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rio Vista, 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 Rio Vista, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 69.1% 10.4% 6.8% 8.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 19.6% White 69.1% Black or African American 10.4% Asian 6.8% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.0% Two or more races 8.8% 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 Rio Vista 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
Rio Vista (this city) 10,002 $86,970
Country Club 10,017 $79,506
Fairview 10,033 $148,801
East Whittier 10,061 $105,104
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rio Vista, CA?

What is the population of Rio Vista, CA? +

Rio Vista, CA has a population of 10,002 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rio Vista, CA? +

In Rio Vista, the typical household earns $86,970 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rio Vista? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rio Vista; 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 Rio Vista, CA safe? +

Rio Vista has a total crime rate of 628.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below 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 Rio Vista, CA? +

Homes in Rio Vista carry a median value of $480,300, 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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