Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Rio Linda, CA
About Rio Linda
- Census-designated place in Sacramento County, northwest of downtown Sacramento; population 15,944 (2020 Census); "Rio Linda" means "Pretty River" (Wikipedia, read 2026-09-24) - Built on the Rancho Del Paso land grant; subdivided in 1912 by the Fruit Land Company and renamed Rio Linda in 1913; a 1920s poultry-farming boomtown (Scandinavian and German settlers); steady suburban growth from the 1950s–1960s - Rush Limbaugh frequently chided Rio Linda on his radio show; New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is a Rio Linda High graduate - September 2026 median listing price: $462,000 (Realtor.com Rio Linda market key-metrics table, read 2026-09-24)
Home prices in Rio Linda
The median listing price in Rio Linda is $462,000.
Top places in Rio Linda
- Rio Linda arch — gateway over the Sacramento Northern Bike Trail
- Roy Hayer Memorial Racetrack — first track NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon ever raced on
- Depot Park — community center, playground, courts, bike-trail access
- Gibson Ranch Park — 325 acres near Rio Linda
- Rio Linda Elverta Country Faire and Farm and Tractor Days annual events
Commuting from Rio Linda
- Driving: ~11 miles, roughly 20–30 minutes via I-80 into downtown Sacramento
- Transit: Sacramento Regional Transit bus lines; the Sacramento Northern Bike Trail (10-mile paved commuter path) runs from Rio Linda into downtown
Rio Linda FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rio Linda, CA?
The median listing price in Rio Linda is $462,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Rio Linda, CA?
Driving: ~11 miles, roughly 20–30 minutes via I-80 into downtown Sacramento
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.