Rio Grande, NJ
Living in Rio Grande
Bikeability60
Walkability39
Commute77
Public Transit73
Affordability46
Public Safety82
Airports76
Hospitals24
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.8kPopulation+664 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector60%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office18%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation11%
Housing
$266kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
38%Built 2000 or Later
$875Median Monthly Rent+$95 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K31%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rio Grande
United States45
New Jersey50
Ocean City Metro Area23
Cape May County23
Property Crime in Rio Grande
United States48
New Jersey32
Ocean City Metro Area57
Cape May County57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rio Grande
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding35
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding52
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rio Grande, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rio Grande, NJ
Rio Grande Baptist Academy
0 miles, SW
Cape Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Wildwood Catholic High School
4 miles, E
Cape Trinity Catholic School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rio Grande, NJ
Wesley College
36 miles, W
Delaware State University
37 miles, W
Stockton University
38 miles, NE
Rowan University
49 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rio Grande, NJ
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
6 miles, NE
Beebe Medical Center
22 miles, SW
Shore Medical Center
26 miles, NE
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rio Grande, NJ
Atlantic City International Airport
34 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
62 miles, N
Trenton Mercer Airport
87 miles, N