At a Glance
Median Income
$198,750
$108,858 per capita
Home Value
$670,200
Zillow: $912,724
Median Rent
$2,107/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How River Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is River Hills 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 Hills residents earn a median household income of $198,750 , which is 164% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $108,858. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,167 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in River Hills is $670,200 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $912,724. Median rent is $2,107/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
River Hills reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 507/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.6% of adults in River Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(127% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Hills has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,639
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$198,750
Per Capita$108,858
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133
Housing
A+
Home Value$670,200
Rent$2,107
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$912,724
Housing Units622
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property507/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation706 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+42.0%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in River Hills was built in 1971.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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