River Heights, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Cache County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,179 Population 3,302/sq mi density
$109,063 Median Income $46,174 per capita
$427,900 Home Value $499,545 Zillow
$1,134 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,063 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$427,900 home value, $1,134/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.1% bachelor's degree or higher

River Heights, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,063
45% above
$46,174 per capita
Home Value
$427,900
52% above
Zillow: $499,545
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
2% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
69% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How River Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
145%
Home Value
152%
Rent
98%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
169%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Heights 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

River Heights residents earn a median household income of $109,063 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,174. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in River Heights is $427,900 , 52% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,545. Median rent is $1,134/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

57.1% of adults in River Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% above the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

River Heights has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,179
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density3,302/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,063
Per Capita$46,174
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A
Home Value$427,900
Rent$1,134
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$499,545
Housing Units728
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,132/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,567 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.1%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute17 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

River Heights was founded in 1882.
The median home in River Heights was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.