At a Glance
Home Value
$181,800
Zillow: $199,805
Median Rent
$995/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.8% smoking rate
How Riegelwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riegelwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riegelwood a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riegelwood is $181,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,805. Median rent is $995/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
3.3% of adults in Riegelwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riegelwood has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population539
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,774
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$8,081M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
Home Value$181,800
Rent$995
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$199,805
Housing Units284
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain60.1 in/yr
Elevation32 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Riegelwood was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 347 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.