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Rio vista, CA

Rio vista, CA.

Population: 10,974 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rio vista, CA is $457,256 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $439,500 after a median 75.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,398/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$457,256

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

75.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$457,256
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-5.0%
5-year appreciation
0.0%
10-year appreciation
+39.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$516,742
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$439,500
Median list price
$454,450
Median price per sqft
$273
1-year sale-price change
-2.3%
Median days on market
75.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
112
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
103
1-year forecast
-2.0%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,398/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,110/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,390/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Rio Vista High, Riverview Middle, D. H. White Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A02
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Travis Air Force Base (13.3 mi)
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
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
269
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,458
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,231

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
10
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (17 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Rio Vista Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Travis Air Force Base (SUU) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS, JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS, JOHN MUIR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-978 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
14.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,610
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
116,650
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,265

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

How it compares

Rio vistaState medianUS median
Median home value$457,256$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$439,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market76 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,398/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,610$4,533$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 vista, CA?
$457,256.
What is the median sale price in Rio vista, CA?
$439,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Rio vista, CA?
Median days on market: 75.5 days.
What is typical rent in Rio vista, CA?
Typical rent: $2,398/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rio vista, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Rio vista, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A02.
What is the wildfire risk in Rio vista, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rio vista, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rio vista, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rio vista, CA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rio vista, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rio vista, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rio vista, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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