Signals
Rio Linda
Woodland
Opportunity
49 · Bottom 36%
vs46 · Bottom 29%
Climate
75 · Top 30%
vs75 · Top 30%
Physical resilience
63 · Top 45%
vs28 · Bottom 22%
Housing affordability
69 · Bottom 32%
vs64 · Bottom 26%
Access
100 · Top 3%
vs100 · Top 3%
Economic stability
49 · Bottom 31%
vs65 · Top 39%
Measured values
| Metric | Rio Linda | Woodland | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,335 | 61,854 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $96,364 | $90,180 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $38,791 | $38,727 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,646/sq mi | 4,039/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $458,300 | $548,200 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,839 | $1,583 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 72.9% | 58.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 6.4% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.3% | -1.2% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 30.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 14.4% | 8.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 94°F | 94°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 38°F | 38°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 18.0" | 18.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 3 mi | 9 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 26.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 39.7 | 36.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 7 | 1 | 2024-25 school 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
Rio Linda
Elevated or high exposure: drought, earthquake.
Woodland
Elevated or high exposure: drought, earthquake.
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