Rio Nido, Guerneville, CA
Rio Nido — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Rio Nido, Guerneville, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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Rio Nido Neighborhood Overview
Rio Nido is a neighborhood within the town of Guerneville, California, situated in the heart of the Russian River Valley. The area is characterized by its forested setting and access to the river, offering a distinct blend of natural retreat and established community. The housing market here is classified as Prime, with a significant volume of home purchase activity indicated by 238 total mortgage originations in the most recent HMDA data.
The housing market in Rio Nido shows a strong preference for homeownership, with a rate of 68.8%. The median home value is $584,400, with homes averaging around 1,100 square feet. Mortgage financing is overwhelmingly conventional, with 224 of the 238 recorded originations being conventional loans, compared to just 12 FHA and 2 VA loans. For renters, who make up 31.2% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,463 per month. The median household income in the neighborhood is $82,706.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 4 neighborhoods in Guerneville.
Rio Nido Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $584K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $83K |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.2% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.1% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 95446 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 238 |
| VA Loan Originations | 2 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.8% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $540K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 224 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 12 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Rio Nido, Guerneville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Rio Nido
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-29