At a Glance
Median Income
$156,389
$74,615 per capita
Home Value
$611,600
Zillow: $667,101
Median Rent
$2,018/mo
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.1%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
8.7% smoking rate
How Riva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riva a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riva residents earn a median household income of $156,389 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,615. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riva is $611,600 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $667,101. Median rent is $2,018/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
54.1% of adults in Riva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riva has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,798
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,950/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,389
Per Capita$74,615
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A
Home Value$611,600
Rent$2,018
Ownership96.6%
Zillow$667,101
Housing Units1,659
Rent Burden18.4%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation48 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.1%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Riva was built in 1980.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.