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Rivanna, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Fluvanna County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,258 Population 830/sq mi density
$140,903 Median Income $76,748 per capita
$787,300 Home Value $853,466 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
429 Violent Crime/100K 3,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$140,903 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$787,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
81.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rivanna, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$140,903
87% above
$76,748 per capita
Home Value
$787,300
179% above
Zillow: $853,466
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
3,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.6%
142% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
17% below
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Rivanna Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
187%
Home Value
279%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
242%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rivanna a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rivanna residents earn a median household income of $140,903 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,748. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 668 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rivanna is $787,300 , 179% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $853,466. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Rivanna reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,042/100K.

Education

81.6% of adults in Rivanna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (142% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rivanna has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,258
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$140,903
Per Capita$76,748
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

B+
Home Value$787,300
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$853,466
Housing Units875
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property3,042/100K

Health

Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation372 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+81.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+43.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Rivanna was built in 2001.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.