Connecticut
Riverton is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 342. Residents earn $118,708 per year, which is 58% above the national average.
Based on current data, Riverton receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Riverton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Riverton is $118,708, which is significantly higher than the national average — 58% above $75,149. This places Riverton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
The median home value in Riverton is $343,000, 22% above the national median. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 45.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Riverton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches, including 59.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $118,708 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,255 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,237 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $105,475 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,670 |
| County GDP | $6,465M |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Healthcare | 340 |
| Retail | 378 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.65% |
| Work from Home | 60.9% |
| Census Median | $343,000 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,102 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.65% |
| Obesity | 25.3% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.9% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Exercise Access | 84.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.3 inches |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 510 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9631°N, 73.0166°W |
| County FIPS | 09160 |
Winner: Republican by 1.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 45.3% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 713/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 340 |
| Restaurants | 273 |
| Retail Stores | 378 |
| Work from Home | 60.9% |