Apartments for rent in Rio Rico, AZ

Rio Rico is a small city in Arizona with approximately 19,000 residents. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 account for a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%). Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 35, are younger than most cities in Arizona. Only 22% of residents rent in Rio Rico, as home ownership is common in the area. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $834/month, which is $209 a month less than the state average.

Among Rio Rico residents older than 25, 10% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Rio Rico residents work in one of two industries: retail and education. Combined, these industries make up 15% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of around $60K, Rio Rico workers earn about $9,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Arizona. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Rio Rico has an average commute time of about 30 minutes. Driving is the typical means of commuting to work, opted for by 38% of workers, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.