At a Glance
Median Income
$87,230
$37,471 per capita
Home Value
$353,000
Zillow: $346,356
Bachelor's Degree+
36.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
13.3% smoking rate
How Riner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riner a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riner residents earn a median household income of $87,230 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,471. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riner is $353,000 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,356. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Education
36.8% of adults in Riner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riner has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,037
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,230
Per Capita$37,471
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A
Home Value$353,000
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$346,356
Housing Units313
Rent Burden38.3%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,739/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation2,034 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Riner was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.