At a Glance
Median Income
$83,521
$37,481 per capita
Home Value
$449,000
Zillow: $640,612
Median Rent
$2,208/mo
36.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverhead a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 7.3% (103% 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 $640,612. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population15,073
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born27.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,521
Per Capita$37,481
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
B+
Home Value$449,000
Rent$2,208
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$640,612
Housing Units5,632
Rent Burden36.2%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation58 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverhead was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
27.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.