Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
31%
Rio Del Mar
Rio Del Mar, CA Area Guide
One of SoCal’s most family-friendly beach towns
Beach
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Upscale
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Family-Friendly
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Great Location
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Relaxing
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Nestled along the Pacific Coast, Rio Del Mar is a small, upscale beach community. The area features palm tree-lined neighborhoods and bright, impressive beach homes. The area is extremely family-friendly with plenty of schools nearby. Rio Del Mar offers plenty of parking and is great for bonfires with several fire pits located along the beach. Enjoy a different view of the shores at Seascape Golf Club, which is located in the center of town. Rio del Mar is also in a prime location. Santa Cruz is only 15 minutes away while San Jose is a 45-minute drive away. Rio del Mar is perfect for renters looking to balance luxury, community, and serenity. Discover your beachfront rental today in Rio Del Mar.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$134,980
Average: $163,080
Education
5,437
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,569
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rio Del Mar has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seacliff State Beach
- The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
- Manresa State Beach
- New Brighton State Beach
- Sunset State Beach
Military Bases
Airports
- Monterey Regional
- Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.