Riverton, New Zealand

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,680 Population 9/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$19,200 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

2.0 / 5.0

$158,000 home value, $790/mo rent

Riverton, New Zealand

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,200

74% below

$19,200 per capita

Home Value

$158,000

44% below

Median Rent

$790/mo

32% below

Unemployment

3.2%

11% below

Avg Temperature

51°F

262 sunny days/yr

Is Riverton a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverton residents earn a median household income of $19,200 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,200. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 155 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverton is $158,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $790/month.

Climate & Weather

Riverton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,680

Median Age52.7 yrs

Density9/mi²

Foreign Born10.5%

Economy

C+

Median Income$19,200

Per Capita$19,200

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$369

Housing

Home Value$158,000

Rent$790

Ownership79.4%

Housing Units672

Climate

Avg Temp51°F

Sunny Days262/yr

Rain40.6 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

10.5% of residents are foreign-born.