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Rivergrove, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Rivergrove is a small town in California with a population of 36. Residents earn $80,938 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
36 Population 55/sq mi density
$80,938 Median Income $39,500 per capita
$568,200 Home Value
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$568,200 home value
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,938
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $568,200
102% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 44.4%
32% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.7%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rivergrove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population36
Median Age70.5 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,938
Per Capita$39,500
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute11 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$568,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units37
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Uninsured10.0%
Smoking15.5%
Depression26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation514 ft (157 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute11 min
Broadband16.0%
Libraries28

Is Rivergrove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rivergrove receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rivergrove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rivergrove is $80,938, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rivergrove is $568,200, making it a premium housing market at 102% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 44.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rivergrove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Rivergrove has a population of 36 with a density of 55 people per square mile. The median age is 70.5 years, 81% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.6%), with 19.4% Hispanic.

Population

36
Total Population
55
People / sq mi
70.5yrs
Median Age
81% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rivergrove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.7%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.3%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Rivergrove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rivergrove is $80,938, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Rivergrove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,938
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,500
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time10.5 min
Drive Alone21.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Rivergrove is $568,200, 102% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$568,200
102% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units37
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate0.93%
In Rivergrove, 32.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.5% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rivergrove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.7%
2% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.6%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.5%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress21.4%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured10.0%
16% above US avg
Checkup Rate70.3%
Dental Visits55.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Rivergrove has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 6.7 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall6.7 inches
83% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation514 ft (157 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates35.4403°N, 118.9411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06029
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 44.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.1-point margin. 16.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.4%
32% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+6.8%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density55/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access16.0%
Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute10.5 min
Drive Alone21.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home21.4%

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