At a Glance
Median Income
$126,818
$54,174 per capita
Home Value
$354,900
Zillow: $454,012
Median Rent
$1,409/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverton residents earn a median household income of $126,818 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,174. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverton is $354,900 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,012. Median rent is $1,409/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Riverton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 935/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.2% of adults in Riverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,771
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density4,198/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,818
Per Capita$54,174
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$354,900
Rent$1,409
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$454,012
Housing Units1,087
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property935/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary75/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries53
Did You Know?
Riverton was founded in 1893.
The median home in Riverton was built in 1938.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.