Riverview, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Escambia County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
249 Population 172/sq mi density
$37,404 Median Income $16,485 per capita
$120,500 Home Value $86,816 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$37,404 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$120,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverview, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,404
50% below
$16,485 per capita
Home Value
$120,500
57% below
Zillow: $86,816
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
25% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Riverview Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverview a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverview residents earn a median household income of $37,404 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,485. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 934 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverview is $120,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,816. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

16.8% of adults in Riverview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverview has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population249
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans13.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,404
Per Capita$16,485
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,686M
Avg Weekly Wage$988

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,500
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$86,816
Housing Units66
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death15,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation70 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband68.9%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverview was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.