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Rio Vista, CA


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Rio Vista, California

Rio Vista, California is 12 miles NE of Antioch, California (center to center) and 31 miles S of Sacramento, California. It is in Solano county. The city is part of the Vallejo - Fairfield - Napa metro area. The population of Rio Vista is 4,571.

The People and Families of Rio Vista

In Rio Vista, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rio Vista had a median family income of $52,007. A sizable number of people in Rio Vista work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Rio Vista political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Rio Vista Housing

Of the housing in Rio Vista, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Rio Vista, 85% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Rio Vista strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Rio Vista Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Rio Vista Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rio Vista Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Rio Vista Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Rio Vista Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Rio Vista Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Rio Vista, CA

Comparing Rio Vista to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women96
Racial Diversity92
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens810
Male Share of the Population74
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use94
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals72
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime35

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