Signals
Clay
Rio Linda
Opportunity
52 · Bottom 42%
vs49 · Bottom 36%
Climate
74 · Top 32%
vs75 · Top 30%
Physical resilience
58 · Top 50%
vs63 · Top 45%
Housing affordability
67 · Bottom 30%
vs69 · Bottom 32%
Access
95 · Top 34%
vs100 · Top 3%
Economic stability
41 · Bottom 18%
vs49 · Bottom 31%
Measured values
| Metric | Clay | Rio Linda | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,273 | 16,335 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $81,920 | $96,364 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $30,802 | $38,791 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 911/sq mi | 1,646/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $220,600 | $458,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,240 | $1,839 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 90.5% | 72.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 4.8% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.7% | -1.3% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.2% | 15.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 17.3% | 14.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 91°F | 94°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 35°F | 38°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 56.6" | 18.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 12 mi | 3 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 30.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 39.9 | 39.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Clay
Elevated or high exposure: tornado.
Rio Linda
Elevated or high exposure: drought, earthquake.
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