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Rialto, California

Among the top 1% of US places for weather.

AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 3% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US places
  • top 2% for comfortable days
  • top 6% for annual snowfall
  • bottom 1% for air quality

Rialto is a city in California with about 104,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and walkability. It rates lower on cost of living and air quality.

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Climate

Hot, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry

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Precipitation 3.6 in0.2 in
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Livability factors

Affordability

Median Household Income$81k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$83kbetter than 1% of US places
Home Value$418k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 15% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 71% of US places
Income Tax13.30%better than 3% of US places
Sales Tax8.85%better than 19% of US places
Estimated total tax burden19.92%better than 7% of US places
Unemployment9.3%better than 16% of US places

Weather

Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation17.3 in11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days277 daysbetter than 88% of US places
Summer Humidity55°Fbetter than 82% of US places
Comfortable Days142 daysbetter than 98% of US places

Safety & Wellbeing

Natural Disaster Risk82.8better than 21% of US places
Air Quality66 AQIbetter than 1% of US places
School Quality63.0better than 57% of US places
Violent Crime1396/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Crime2903/100kbetter than 8% of US places

Community

Population103,87399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.211th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9749th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)9.0%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.8%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)75.2%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked

Getting Around

Commute Time33 minbetter than 12% of US places
Walkability12.4/20better than 93% of US places
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 74% of US places

Lifestyle & Connectivity

Broadband Access89.1%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby28.21better than 27% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US places

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rialto an affordable place to live?
Rialto is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $83k, better than 1% of comparable areas.
What is the median home value in Rialto?
The median home value in Rialto is $418k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
What is the median household income in Rialto?
Median household income in Rialto is $81k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
How much is rent in Rialto?
Median gross rent in Rialto is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Is Rialto safe?
Rialto is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1396/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 2903/100k.
What is the weather like in Rialto?
Rialto averages 79°F in July and 55°F in January, with 17.3 in of annual precipitation and about 277 sunny days a year.
How are the schools in Rialto?
Public-school quality in Rialto is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
How long is the commute in Rialto?
The average one-way commute in Rialto is 33 min.

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Data sources

  • EPA Air Quality (AQI)
  • EPA Smart Location Database
  • EPI Family Budget Calculator
  • FAA airport enplanements
  • FBI Uniform Crime Reports
  • FEMA National Risk Index
  • MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
  • NCES School Finance Survey
  • NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
  • NOAA nClimGrid
  • OpenStreetMap
  • Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
  • U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
  • USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)