Rio del Mar

Rio del Mar

Rio del Mar is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California, United States.

Welcome to Rio del Mar, CA

Rio del Mar is known locally as the Rio Del Mar Flats
 
Rio del Mar is an unincorporated community in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. It is identified as one of several small communities with a combined population of 24,402 forming the unincorporated town of Aptos by the local Chamber of Commerce along with: Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, a rural area north of State Route 1, Cabrillo, Seacliff, south of State Route 1, west of Aptos Creek, Seascape, south of State Route 1, centered on Seascape Beach Resort. Rio del Mar neighbors Seacliff State Beach, which features the remains of the cement ship, the SS Palo Alto.
 
The ship was launched on May 29, 1919. It was too late for duty in World War I, and after the war was beached as an entertainment boat, with amenities including a dance floor, a swimming pool, and a cafe. Today, it remains swamped, broken, and off-limits, adjoining a fishing pier. Rio del Mar is known locally as the Rio Del Mar Flats. The surrounding area is a combination of tourist destinations, summer rentals, and up-scale residences. Many of the homes in or near the Flats are of the beachcomber type, two-story townhouses with balconies and carports.

Overview for Rio del Mar, CA

9,713 people live in Rio del Mar, where the median age is 52.5 and the average individual income is $69,841.7. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,713

Total Population

52.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,841.7

Average individual Income

Around Rio del Mar, CA

There's plenty to do around Rio del Mar, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

36
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ser Winery Tasting Room, Salamandre Wine Cellars, and La Vida Bella Vineyard.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.7 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 2.48 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.19 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.91 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.78 miles 37 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.62 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rio del Mar, CA

Rio del Mar has 3,920 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rio del Mar do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,713 people call Rio del Mar home. The population density is 3,237.6 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

9,713

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

52.5

Median Age

49.82 / 50.18%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,920

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$69,841.7

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Rio del Mar, CA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Rio del Mar. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
St Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Rio del Mar Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 6th
4/5

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