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Rio Vista.
About
Life in Rio Vista
Rio Vista is a community of 10,002 people in California. The median household income is $89,306, median rent runs about $1,724 per month, and median home values are around $489,700. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.
Rio Vista at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
63.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Foreign-Born
8.0%
Broadband Internet
91.6%
of households
Population Growth
+5.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rio Vista: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rio Vista, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.7%), and 9.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
10.4%
of residents
65 and Older
46.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
10.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.0%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Rio Vista
In Rio Vista, rent runs 15% below the CA average, and home values are 33% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,630
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $451,283 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Rio Vista
Unemployment in Solano County, which includes Rio Vista, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Rio Vista: Solano County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Solano County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Rio Vista is about 2% of Solano County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Commute40.3 min avg
How Rio Vista residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rio Vista, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 32% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 31 mi
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rio Vista runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
164.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
552.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rio Vista Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Solano County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Solano County, which includes Rio Vista, the most common type is drought, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 13 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 28 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 7 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Heat | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
253 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Solano County, county-wide
Rio Vista is about 2% of Solano County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Solano County, which includes Rio Vista, is typically good — 353 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
353
per year
Moderate Days
3
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Solano County, county-wide
Rio Vista is about 2% of Solano County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rio Vista has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
50
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 40°F | 2.68" |
| Feb | 61°F | 44°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 1.95" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 0.91" |
| May | 79°F | 54°F | 0.38" |
| Jun | 86°F | 59°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 91°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 90°F | 60°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 87°F | 59°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 0.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 46°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 56°F | 40°F | 2.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rio Vista
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rio Vista's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Delta Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Antioch
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rio Vista
Rio Vista's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rio Vista (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,320 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,834 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rio Vista
Rio Vista has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
20 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
46 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
49 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
49 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rio Vista
Rio Vista Library
44 S. Second St., Rio Vista
Cities Near Rio Vista
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rio Vista FAQ
Is Rio Vista, California affordable?⌄
Rio Vista's median rent is $1,724/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $89,306/year. Median home value is $489,700.
Is Rio Vista, California safe?⌄
Rio Vista's violent crime rate was 165 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 553 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rio Vista, California?⌄
Solano County, which includes Rio Vista, has an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rio Vista, California?⌄
The cost of living in Rio Vista is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,724/month and median household income is $89,306/year. The median home value is $489,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rio Vista, California?⌄
The average commute in Rio Vista is 40 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from