Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Rio Linda, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,453
Population
14,688
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Brimming with rural feel just minutes outside Sacramento, Rio Linda has something for everyone
Suburban
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Convenient
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Commuter
Rio Linda sits just north of Interstate 80 and only 13 miles outside of Sacramento and combines both the rural feel of less-known California towns with the convenience and amenities of the state capital to its south. Homes of all styles and budgets can be found for rent in Rio Linda, surrounding residents in a peaceful rural atmosphere that might be unexpected so close to a large city. The neighborhood isn’t without its conveniences. There is a great number of community parks such as Rio Linda Central Park, and there’s a collection of restaurants and local watering holes scattered around the area. The suburban charm of Rio Linda makes it perfect for families. Commuters won’t have to go far to get to a job in Sacramento or anywhere else thanks to the nearby interstates and ring roads around the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,074
Average: $95,714
Education
1,823
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,689
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rio Linda has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rio Linda, CA is $1,453 for one bedroom, and $1,685 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rio Linda has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,453/month
790 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rio Linda, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Public
Grades K-5
645 Students
Public
Grades K-5
376 Students
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
480 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
331 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,594 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,594 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aerospace Museum of California
- Gibson Ranch County Park
- The Discovery Museum Science & Space Center
- River City Paddlers
- Bannon Creek Parkway
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Sacramento 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.