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Rio rico, AZ

Rio rico, AZ.

Population: 22,118 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rio rico, AZ is $272,568 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,000 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,535/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with heatwave, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$272,568

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$272,568
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+22.0%
10-year appreciation
+103.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$275,190
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$281,000
Median list price
$285,999
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
95
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
152
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
89 days
New listings (monthly)
23

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,535/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,315/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Calabasas School, Mountain View School, San Cayetano Elementary School, Rio Rico High School, Coatimundi Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, lightning, wildfire, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively High · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Highest AQI recorded (year)
145

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,941
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Tumacácori National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Tumacácori National Historical Park, Coronado National Memorial, Saguaro National Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Nogales International Airport (OLS) (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Nogales International Airport (OLS) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+197 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
2.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
51.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,430
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
62.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,123
Average weekly wage
$924
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
336

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Rio ricoState medianUS median
Median home value$272,568$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$281,000$379,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,535/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,430$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rio rico, AZ?
$272,568.
What is the median sale price in Rio rico, AZ?
$281,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rio rico, AZ?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Rio rico, AZ?
Typical rent: $1,535/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rio rico, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, lightning, wildfire, inlandFlooding.
Is Rio rico, AZ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Rio rico, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rio rico, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rio rico, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rio rico, AZ?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rio rico, AZ walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rio rico, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rio rico, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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