Riley, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
479 Population 5,322/sq mi density
$72,813 Median Income $22,674 per capita
$92,700 Home Value $229,589 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$72,813 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,700 home value, $921/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Riley, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,813
3% below
$22,674 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
67% below
Zillow: $229,589
Median Rent
$921/mo
21% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
21.4%
494% above
29.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Riley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Home Value
33%
Rent
79%
Poverty
241%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
594%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riley residents earn a median household income of $72,813 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,674. The unemployment rate stands at 21.4% (494% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riley is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,589. Median rent is $921/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

15.5% of adults in Riley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riley has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population479
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density5,322/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$72,813
Per Capita$22,674
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty29.9%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,700
Rent$921
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$229,589
Housing Units210
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,892/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation567 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Riley was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.