Skip to content

Checked

Rio, VA

Census-designated place in Albemarle County, Virginia.

Population

1,252

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,026

ZIP codes

0

Rio and its ZIP codes

Full map

Rio at a glance

  • Rio is about 9.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $56,250 a year, 40% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • Median rent is $1,688 a month.

Local data for Rio, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rio, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$56,250

Poverty rate

22.2%

Median rent

$1,688/mo

Homeownership

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

31.2%

Median age

28.6

Average commute

20.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (301), Mexican Americans (169), Irish Americans (135).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Albemarle County. PPP loans are for Rio.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,902

65,494 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$801M

FY 2026, $7,130 per person

Albemarle County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rio, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.2%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit6.3%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.7%
  • Worked from home11.0%

Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rio, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

987

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

170

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

41.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rio, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.3%

U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts

Diabetes

8.7%

U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts

Smoking

8.2%

U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

Cities near Rio

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CharlottesvilleCity2.8 mi10.2
PantopsCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.3
University of VirginiaCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.8
HollymeadCensus-designated place3.9 mi6.5
EarlysvilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.1
Piney MountainCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.1
Free UnionCensus-designated place6.8 mi2
IvyCensus-designated place7 mi2.4
KeswickCensus-designated place7.7 mi2
RivannaCensus-designated place8 mi2.7
RuckersvilleCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
Twin LakesCensus-designated place12 mi1.2
CrozetCensus-designated place12 mi4.4
BarboursvilleCensus-designated place12 mi2.2
North GardenCensus-designated place12 mi2.8
Lake MonticelloCensus-designated place14 mi8.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rio, VA in?
Rio is in Albemarle County, Virginia.
What is the population of Rio, VA?
About 1,252 people live in Rio, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rio?
Nearby places include Charlottesville (2.8 mi), Pantops (3.7 mi), University of Virginia (3.8 mi), Hollymead (3.9 mi), Earlysville (5.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023