About Rio
Set in the southeastern part of Florida, Rio is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Rio is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.38 square miles.
📰 Rio News Today
- 1252 N Rio Vista Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Realtor.com · Aug 14
- Dog Rio Rescued From Florida Canal And Reunited With Owner National Enquirer · Aug 11
- GID Residential Partners Enters Florida With Omar Del Rio Leading Expansion Multifamily Executive · Mar 31
- South Florida Bulls vs. UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros - Live Score - September 06, 2026 FOX Sports · Aug 5
- This Small Florida Town Was Just Named the Best Place to Retire in the U.S. Travel + Leisure · Apr 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rio Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Rio — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rio
- Lightseys Jensen Beach — seafood
- TideHouse Waterfront
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.38 sq mi
Coordinates27.2164, -80.2408