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Cost of living in Rio del Mar summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rio del Mar. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rio del Mar is 214 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rio del Mar is 2.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Rio del Mar is $1,410,736.
The median income in Rio del Mar is $159,929.
Rio Del Mar's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rio del Mar Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rio del Mar | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 214 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 442 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 122 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rio Del Mar, CA Weather
The average high in Rio del Mar is 68.6° and the average low is 46.7°.
There are 45.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rio del Mar |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rio del Mar Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rio del Mar
The current population in Rio del Mar is 9,201. The population has decreased 2.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,201 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 8,938 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 9,007 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 9,264 | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 9,713 | 0.6% |
| 2019 | 9,657 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 9,775 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 9,621 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 9,731 | 8.6% |
| 2015 | 8,964 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 9,240 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 9,100 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 8,993 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 9,200 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 9,422 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rio del Mar
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Rio del Mar is:
79.4% White with 7,310 White residents.
0.1% African American with 10 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.2% Asian with 292 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 63 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 508 Two Or More residents.
11.1% Hispanic with 1,018 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rio del Mar | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rio del Mar
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Rio del Mar is 51.7% female with 4,760 female residents.
Rio del Mar is 48.3% male with 4,441 male residents.
| Gender | Rio del Mar | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rio del Mar for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed 9-12th grade.
5.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed bachelor's degree.
20.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Rio del Mar completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rio del Mar | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 20.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rio del Mar, California
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2.1% of households in Rio del Mar earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Rio del Mar earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.4% of households in Rio del Mar earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Rio del Mar earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.3% of households in Rio del Mar earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.8% of households in Rio del Mar earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Rio del Mar earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.2% of households in Rio del Mar earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.5% of households in Rio del Mar earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.0% of households in Rio del Mar earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rio del Mar | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.4% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.0% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







