At a Glance
Median Income
$140,903
$76,748 per capita
Home Value
$787,300
Zillow: $853,466
Bachelor's Degree+
81.6%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
7.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rivanna a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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 8.6% (139% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,258
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density830/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$140,903
Per Capita$76,748
Unemployment8.6%
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%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
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
Broadband94.7%
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.
9.5% of the population has a disability.