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River Road, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · San Juan County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
952 Population 2,720/sq mi density
$116,087 Median Income $25,977 per capita
$394,200 Home Value $555,387 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
120 Violent Crime/100K 5,507 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$116,087 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$394,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

River Road, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,087
54% above
$25,977 per capita
Home Value
$394,200
40% above
Zillow: $555,387
Violent Crime
120/100K
68% below
5,507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
274 sunny days/yr

How River Road Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
154%
Home Value
140%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Road 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 Road residents earn a median household income of $116,087 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,977. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in River Road is $394,200 , 40% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $555,387. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

River Road reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,507/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in River Road hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

River Road has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population952
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,720/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$116,087
Per Capita$25,977
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$394,200
Rent
Ownership94.4%
Zillow$555,387
Housing Units221
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent120/100K
Property5,507/100K

Health

Obesity28.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,315/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation317 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in River Road was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Jefferson County International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.539 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.