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Riverhead, NY
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Riverhead, NY
At a Glance
How Riverhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Riverhead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Riverhead residents earn a median household income of $83,521 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,481. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverhead is $449,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $607,684. Median rent is $2,208/month, with 36.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Riverhead reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Riverhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverhead has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.