Riverton, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
342 Population 713/sq mi density
$118,708 Median Income $53,255 per capita
$343,000 Home Value $266,104 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$118,708 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$343,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverton, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$118,708
58% above
$53,255 per capita
Home Value
$343,000
22% above
Zillow: $266,104
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
34% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
21% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Riverton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
158%
Home Value
122%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverton residents earn a median household income of $118,708 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,255. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,670 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverton is $343,000 , 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,104. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

45.3% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population342
Median Age71.4 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans30.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$118,708
Per Capita$53,255
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$6,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

A+
Home Value$343,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,104
Housing Units133
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease3.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation510 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband93.9%
EV Stations2
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverton was built in 1938.
60.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.