Rio Rico, AZ offers one of a kind mountain view in all directions. Rio Rico is a perfect place to live if you don't want to be on top of your neighbors and not within an HOA. Rio Rico is right off of I-19 allowing easy travel to Tucson and surrounding cities. One con of Rio Rico is you will have to travel to find big grocery chains and stores.
Rio Rico, AZ Housing Market & City Data
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5.0
Average City Rating
19,581
Population Estimate
$143,850
Median Home Value
93.9%
Employment Rate
19.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Housing & Demographic Overview
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Data as of September 2026
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
Median Price per SqFt$187
Median Listing Price$310,750
Median Days on Market69
Active Listings147
New Listings30
Total Listings (Active + Pending)183
Avg Listing Price$376,362
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY13%
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
Family Size3.43
Family Dual Income41.2
Median Household Income$51,475
Median Individual Income$24,549
Home Ownership78.3%
Home Value$143,850
Median Rent$904
Rent Burden26.4%
Poverty19.2%
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED18.6%
- Highschool Education30.8%
- Some College30.9%
- Bachelors Degree14.0%
- Graduate Degree5.7%
- Total College or Above19.7%
- Stem Degree37.9%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male46.6%
- Female53.4%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married53.4%
- Divorced10.6%
- Never Married32.7%
- Widowed3.3%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
CityRio Rico
State IDAZ
Population19,581
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 32.3% |
| 19–29 | 14.8% |
| 30–39 | 12.5% |
| 40–49 | 10.8% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 12.3% |
| 60–69 | 10.3% |
| 70–79 | 4.3% |
| 80+ | 2.6% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
Labor Force Participation59.2%
Unemployment Rate6.1%
Disabled10.0%
ETHNICITY
White84.3%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other14.0%
Multiple0.6%
OTHER
Hispanic88.0%
Limited English9.9%
Health Uninsured10.7%
Veteran5.3%
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Top Real Estate Agents in Rio Rico, AZ
Brent Brzuchalski
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty
Tubac, AZ
5.0 (34 reviews)
2 Years of Experience
Kaitlyn Young
HomeSmart Advantage group
Tucson, AZ
5.0 (15 reviews)
9 Years of Experience
Stratton Group Keller Williams Integrity Firs
Stratton Group Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
Tucson, AZ
5.0 (55 reviews)
17 Years of Experience
Neighborhoods in Rio Rico, AZ
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