Rio Vista

Historic south-of-downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood with tree-lined streets and New River waterfront and inland homes.
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Rio Vista is one of Fort Lauderdale’s older residential neighborhoods, just south of downtown along and near the New River. Planned and built out largely from the 1920s onward, Rio Vista remains distinctly residential despite its central location.

Outdoor and water context: Waterfront properties offer New River frontage and private dockage; inland lots share the same canopy streets and historic character. Homes here include classic estates, updated mid-century residences and newer construction on both waterfront and dry lots. From Rio Vista, it is easy to reach Las Olas Boulevard, downtown offices and cultural venues, with easy access to I-95. Buyers weighing Rio Vista against nearby Broward addresses usually start with water access, commute and home style.

Interested in buying or selling in Rio Vista? Brandon Tillemans with Douglas Elliman can help you review listings and local market conditions.

Overview for Rio Vista, FL

2,664 people live in Rio Vista, where the median age is 48 and the average individual income is $102,981. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,664

Total Population

48 years

Median Age

High

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

$102,981

Average individual Income

Around Rio Vista, FL

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

45
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
53
Bikeable
Bike Score
31
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rio Vista Health Spa, and The Goddess Jungle.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Beauty 0.52 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Beauty 0.52 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Rio Vista, FL

Rio Vista has 979 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rio Vista do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,664 people call Rio Vista home. The population density is 10,797 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,664

Total Population

High

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

48 years

Median Age

54 / 46%

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
979

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$102,981

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

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