Rio Mountain, Phoenix, MD
Rio Mountain — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Rio Mountain, Phoenix, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Rio Mountain Neighborhood Overview
Rio Mountain is a neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, primarily within the 85255 ZIP code. The market is classified as Luxury, a status reflected in its median home value of $877,200. The area exhibits a strong homeowner majority, with a homeownership rate of 71.9%, leaving a renter-occupied rate of 28.1%. The typical home here averages 1,575 square feet in size.
The housing market is characterized by significant activity, with 1,515 total mortgage originations recorded. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (1,467), indicating a market driven by buyers with strong financial profiles, which aligns with the high median household income of $136,486. Government-backed loans play a minimal role, with just 26 VA loans and 22 FHA loans originated. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,352 per month.
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Rio Mountain Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $877K |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $136K |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5.5% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Luxury |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85255 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 1,515 |
| VA Loan Originations | 26 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $888K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 1,467 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 22 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Rio Mountain, Phoenix
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Rio Mountain
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — 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 2026-06-01