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River Heights, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Cache County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,179 Population 3,302/sq mi density
$109,063 Median Income $46,174 per capita
$427,900 Home Value $494,759 Zillow
$1,134 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 422 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,063 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$427,900 home value, $1,134/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
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: $494,759
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
2% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.1%
69% above
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 sunny days/yr

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
42%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.5% (58% 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 $494,759. 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.

Safety & Crime

River Heights reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 422/100K.

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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,179
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density3,302/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,063
Per Capita$46,174
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

A
Home Value$427,900
Rent$1,134
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$494,759
Housing Units728
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property422/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.