Rio Rico, Arizona 

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Population

20,914

+90.4% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

10.3%

Cost of Living

82.5 / 100

Median Home Price

$239,800

Median Income

$54,554

Comfort Index (Climate)

6.8 / 8.0

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Rio Rico, Arizona

Rio Rico, AZ is a pleasant village northwest of Tucson boasting numerous enjoyable landmarks including Nanny Creek featuring tranquil grounds and gardensor Rio Rico Golf Course ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly during the amazing Cinco de Mayo celebration flaunting traditional foods and plenty entertainment every May.

State: Arizona
County: Santa Cruz County
Metro Area: Nogales Metro Area
City: Rio Rico
Zip Codes: 85648
Cost of Living: -17.5% lower



Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Rio Rico is 10.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rio Rico jobs have increased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Rio Rico's cost of living is 17.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rio Rico's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
April, October and November are the most pleasant months in Rio Rico, while July and June are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Santa Cruz county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 67.1% to 31.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Rio Rico's population is 20,914 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 28.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Rio Rico is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.5%.

SCHOOLS
Rio Rico public schools spend $6,526 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.4 students per teacher in Rio Rico. More Education



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Housing Market in Rio Rico

It's a good time to buy in Rio Rico. Home Appreciation is up 16.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rio Rico is .

Reviews for Rio Rico   1 Reviews
Quiet Community in the Hills - 9/3/2019
We retired here from Maine about 5 years ago to leave the cold & damp behind. Here it is warm & dry most of the time, little humidity, not many flies, mosquitoes, etc. ... Read More

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