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Riverview, DE

Full City Profile · Delaware · Kent County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,412 Population 668/sq mi density
$85,833 Median Income $41,861 per capita
$287,700 Home Value $336,658 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$85,833 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$287,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverview, DE

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,833
14% above
$41,861 per capita
Home Value
$287,700
2% above
Zillow: $336,658
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
737/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
114%
Home Value
102%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
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 $85,833 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,861. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,852 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverview is $287,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,658. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Safety & Crime

Riverview reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 737/100K.

Education

24.5% of adults in Riverview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverview has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,412
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$41,861
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$11,652M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$287,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$336,658
Housing Units991
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property737/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation43 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverview was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.