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Rio, FL
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida.
Population
1,232
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,263
ZIP codes
0
Rio and its ZIP codes
Rio at a glance
- Rio is about 7.8 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,953 a year, 23% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,800 (15% below Florida).
Local data for Rio, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rio, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,953
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$303,800
Homeownership
96.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
58.1
Average commute
15.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (305), German Americans (152), Norwegian Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Martin County. PPP loans are for Rio.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,234
77,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$124,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,358 per person
How people get to work
Rio, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rio, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
191
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9,539
14.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 56°F
62.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rio, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Rio
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jensen BeachCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 7 |
| StuartCity | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Ocean BreezeTown | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| North River ShoresCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| Sewall's PointTown | 3.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Palm CityCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 13.9 |
| Port SalernoCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Hutchinson Island SouthCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.3 |
| River ParkCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Indian River EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Port St. LucieCity | 10 mi | 119.2 |
| Hobe SoundCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| White CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| Fort Pierce SouthCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Fort PierceCity | 15 mi | 24.7 |
| Jupiter IslandTown | 15 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rio, FL in?
- Rio is in Martin County, Florida.
- What is the population of Rio, FL?
- About 1,232 people live in Rio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rio?
- Nearby places include Jensen Beach (1.5 mi), Stuart (1.6 mi), Ocean Breeze (1.8 mi), North River Shores (2 mi), Sewall's Point (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023