Rio Grande, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,285 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,590 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$311,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$913 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,236 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
2
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cape May County
5
Atlantic City-Hammonton Metro Area
5
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 34
Feb 3 5 36
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 2 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NJ State Senate District 1, NJ Assembly District 01, NJ
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Schools

Rio Grande Baptist Academy
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Richard M Teitelman Middle School
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Lower Cape May Regional High School
3 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Cape Christian Academy
3 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

Cumberland County College
31 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Beebe Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Shore Medical Center
26 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
29 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Atlantic City International Airport
34 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
62 miles, N • 4.1 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
87 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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