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Rio Linda, CA

Rio Linda is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the CDP population was 15,106, up from 10,466 at the time of the 2000 census.  

The Rio Linda/Elverta community is located on part of the Rancho Del Paso Mexican land grant of 1844. In 1910, a Fruit Land Company of Minneapolis acquired 12,000 acres (49 km2) of the Grant and in 1912 the area was subdivided. Renamed Rio Linda in 1913, it was known as 'Dry Creek Station', a flag stop for the Northern Electric Railroad, renamed the Sacramento Northern Railway after joining the San Francisco–Sacramento system to improve service in the Sacramento Valley. Two families settled in Rio Linda by 1912, three more arrived in 1913, and nine more in 1914. 

By 1918, approximately fifty families in the community, were mostly of Scandinavian and German descent. By 1920, poultry farming had proved to be feasible in the area which was advertised throughout several Eastern states during the 1920s. The Sacramento Northern Railway stopped commuter services in 1940 redirecting focus to freight in the wake of World War II. An association was formed between Rio Linda and Elverta in 1942 as the area became more well-known for its excellent poultry production. Steady growth throughout the second half of the 1900s aided by its proximity to the Sacramento metropolitan area and an urban exodus known as white flight from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s. 

Rio Linda is located at 38°41′25″N 121°27′14″W (38.690252, -121.453814). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.9 square miles (26 km2), all land. The soil type of the area consists primarily of hard pans made up of silted clay and fine sands. 

Rio Linda focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Rio Linda Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. A popular option includes Iron Addiction Gym. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Rio Linda, such as the Dry Creek Path and the Rio Linda Creek. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Rio Linda, CA are the Aerospace Museum of California, Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District, and Wake Island Waterpark.

Population: 15,106 (2010). ZIP code: 95673. Area code(s): 916. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Area: 9.9 square miles (26 km2).

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Is Rio Linda, CA a good place to live?

Living in Rio Linda offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Rio Linda, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Rio Linda and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Rio Linda are above average.

What is the median home price in Rio Linda, CA?

The median home price in Rio Linda is $565,000 with a median price per sqft of $318. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Rio Linda to be 138.7% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

What is the crime rate in Rio Linda, CA?

The crime rate in Rio Linda is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest. However, at 21 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Rio Linda is 1 in 48. Based on FBI crime data, Rio Linda is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Rio Linda has a crime rate that is higher than 61% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Sacramento County

Rio Linda Recreation and Community Services Department

Iron Addiction Gym

Dry Creek Path 

Rio Linda Creek

Aerospace Museum of California

Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District

Wake Island Waterpark

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