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Rio del Mar

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Santa Cruz County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in California
  • 1 review
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Rio del Mar is a town in California with a population of 9,621. Rio del Mar is in Santa Cruz County. Living in Rio del Mar offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rio del Mar there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Rio del Mar and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Rio del Mar are highly rated.
    Population
    9,621

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $831,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,078
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Rio del Mar Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      21%
    • 65+ years
      24%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Rio del Mar

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,284
    National
    $55,322
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    Rio del Mar Reviews

    1 review
    Aptos is a wonderful, tight-knit, earth-conscious, community-loving neighborhood. The locals look out for each other, and always have a smile ready. I love where I live, and wish I could stay here forever.
    • Aug 9 2015
    • Overall Experience
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