Cost of Living in Pico Rivera, CA
Population: 60,821 • 2026 Data
$86,956
Median Household Income
+12% vs national
$1,775
Median Monthly Rent
+32% vs national
$621,400
Median Home Value
+83% vs national
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Pico Rivera
The median home value in Pico Rivera, CA is $621,400. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,775, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,877.
Rent-to-income ratio: 24.5%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Pico Rivera, CA is $86,956. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%, with a labor force of 30,579 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.