At a Glance
Median Income
$68,314
$38,496 per capita
Home Value
$233,700
Zillow: $280,667
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How River Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is River Bend 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
River Bend residents earn a median household income of $68,314 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,496. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,740 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in River Bend is $233,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,667. Median rent is $1,296/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
33.4% of adults in River Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Bend has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,896
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density1,154/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,314
Per Capita$38,496
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,700
Rent$1,296
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$280,667
Housing Units1,590
Rent Burden35.4%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,560/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in River Bend was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.