At a Glance
Median Income
$155,313
$80,661 per capita
Home Value
$525,000
Zillow: $564,410
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
1,820/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.6%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Riverlea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverlea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverlea a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverlea residents earn a median household income of $155,313 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,661. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,248 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverlea is $525,000 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $564,410. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Riverlea reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,820/100K.
Education
85.6% of adults in Riverlea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(154% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverlea has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population553
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density3,687/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,313
Per Capita$80,661
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$19,133M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,389
Housing
A+
Home Value$525,000
Rent$1,156
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$564,410
Housing Units216
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property1,820/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation790 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.6%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+37.0%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Riverlea was founded in 1939.
The median home in Riverlea was built in 1951.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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