At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$34,477 per capita
Home Value
$164,000
Zillow: $229,776
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
12.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riley a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riley residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,477. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,032 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riley is $164,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,776. Median rent is $1,301/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
31.9% of adults in Riley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riley has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population826
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,620/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$34,477
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$3,814M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$1,301
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$229,776
Housing Units398
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,337/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,284 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Riley was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.