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Rio Verde, AZ
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Population
2,261
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
522
ZIP codes
0
Rio Verde and its ZIP codes
Rio Verde at a glance
- Rio Verde is about 8 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $131,723 a year, 65% more than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $774,100 (96% above Arizona).
Local data for Rio Verde, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rio Verde, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$131,723
Poverty rate
6.3%
Median home value
$774,100
Homeownership
96.3%
Bachelor's or higher
63.9%
Median age
71.1
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (581), Irish Americans (354), Polish Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maricopa County. PPP loans are for Rio Verde.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,350
2,289,324 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56B
FY 2026, $12,669 per person
How people get to work
Rio Verde, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone32.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home66.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rio Verde, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
3,872
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,889
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
103° / 45°F
10.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rio Verde, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.0%
U.S. 33.3% -8.3 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.7%
U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts
Cities near Rio Verde
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain HillsTown | 9.1 mi | 20.3 |
| ScottsdaleCity | 11 mi | 184 |
| CarefreeTown | 16 mi | 8.8 |
| Cave CreekTown | 19 mi | 37.7 |
| Paradise ValleyTown | 21 mi | 15.4 |
| Tonto BasinCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 32.1 |
| PhoenixCity | 23 mi | 518.3 |
| MesaCity | 24 mi | 141.8 |
| Apache JunctionCity | 25 mi | 45.5 |
| New RiverCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 56.1 |
| AnthemCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7.9 |
| TempeCity | 28 mi | 40 |
| Jakes CornerCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| Gold CanyonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 28.7 |
| Deer CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rio Verde, AZ in?
- Rio Verde is in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Rio Verde, AZ?
- About 2,261 people live in Rio Verde, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rio Verde?
- Nearby places include Fountain Hills (9.1 mi), Scottsdale (11 mi), Carefree (16 mi), Cave Creek (19 mi), Paradise Valley (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023