East Rio, Tempe, NY
East Rio — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for East Rio, Tempe, New York. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services licensing database.
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East Rio Neighborhood Overview
East Rio is a neighborhood in Tempe, Arizona, primarily within the 85281 ZIP code. The housing market here is defined by its accessibility, with a median home value of $333,600, which is below the broader Tempe average. The neighborhood has a strong rental character, with a homeownership rate of just 21.6% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 78.4%. The median gross rent is $1,421 per month, and the typical home is relatively compact, averaging 950 square feet in size.
The local real estate market is active, with 477 total home loan originations recorded. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (411), indicating a market that appeals to buyers with stronger credit profiles. There were also 48 FHA loans and 18 VA loans, providing pathways to homeownership for first-time and military-affiliated buyers. The median household income in East Rio is $55,572, which aligns with the area's positioning in the "Main" market tier, appealing to a broad segment of the workforce.
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East Rio Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $334K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $56K |
| Homeownership Rate | 21.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.3% |
| Market Type | Balanced |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 85281 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 477 |
| VA Loan Originations | 18 |
| VA Loan Share | 3.8% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $387K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 411 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 48 |
Top Real Estate Agents in East Rio, Tempe
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for East Rio
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services — 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 2026-06-02