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Pico Rivera

Pop. 60,272·303rd most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Pico Rivera, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,225/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$263
Rising (Monthly)
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Pico Rivera · $2,225
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,225/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$89,000/yr
Local median income
$88,201/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pico Rivera's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,520
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,500/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,225 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,700/yr
At $2,225/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pico Rivera, CA is majority owner-occupied, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,272
Median income
$88,201
Median age
40.4
Renters
29.5%
Age distribution
20.8%
22.8%
25.2%
13.1%
18.2%
Under 1820.8%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.2%
55–6413.1%
65+18.2%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
16.6%
90.1%
White16.6%
Black1.5%
Hispanic90.1%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
27.8%
30.2%
25.7%
16.3%
No HS diploma27.8%
HS diploma30.2%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
70.5%
29.5%
Owner70.5%
Renter29.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pico Rivera, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,056 → $88,201
up 13.0%
Population
62,383 → 60,272
down 3.4%
Renter share
30.8% → 29.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
14.1% → 16.3%
+2.2 pts
Median age
39 → 40.4
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Pico Rivera, CA now reports about $88,201, up from $78,056 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 62,383 residents to roughly 60,272. College-educated residents now make up 16.3% of adults here, versus 14.1% in 2021.

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Pico Rivera rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pico Rivera, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Pico Rivera is $2,225/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,180/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($88,201/yr), Pico Rivera ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pico Rivera an affordable city for renters?

Pico Rivera is considered moderate for renters. At $2,225/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($88,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pico Rivera slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Pico Rivera?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,225/mo in Pico Rivera. The local median household income is $88,201/yr, meaning the typical Pico Rivera household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pico Rivera?

Rent in Pico Rivera has increased 3.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pico Rivera rent compare to other cities in California?

Pico Rivera is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #303 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,225/mo.

What percentage of Pico Rivera residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of Pico Rivera households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. Pico Rivera leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pico Rivera rent compare to the national average?

Pico Rivera's median rent of $2,225/mo is $263 (13%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #303 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,225/mo, rent takes ~30% of Pico Rivera's median household income ($88,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pico Rivera 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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