At a Glance
Median Income
$153,489
$67,770 per capita
Home Value
$693,700
Zillow: $992,458
Median Rent
$2,703/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
8.0% smoking rate
How Riverbend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverbend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverbend a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverbend residents earn a median household income of $153,489 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,770. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverbend is $693,700 , 146% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $992,458. Median rent is $2,703/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
43.7% of adults in Riverbend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverbend has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,150
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$153,489
Per Capita$67,770
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
A
Home Value$693,700
Rent$2,703
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$992,458
Housing Units717
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain99.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation498 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries78
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverbend was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.