River Point, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clatsop County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
308 Population 592/sq mi density
$63,056 Median Income $45,501 per capita
$528,500 Home Value $466,664 Zillow
$1,029 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,056 median income, 5.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$528,500 home value, $1,029/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.2% bachelor's degree or higher

River Point, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,056
16% below
$45,501 per capita
Home Value
$528,500
87% above
Zillow: $466,664
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
12% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
19% above
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How River Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
187%
Rent
88%
Poverty
61%
Bachelor's
119%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Point a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

River Point residents earn a median household income of $63,056 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,501. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 290 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in River Point is $528,500 , 87% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,664. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

40.2% of adults in River Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

River Point has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population308
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,056
Per Capita$45,501
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

D
Home Value$528,500
Rent$1,029
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$466,664
Housing Units138
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,302/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain70.3 in/yr
Elevation49 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in River Point was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 290 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.