Riverview, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Wayne County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,269 Population 2,685/sq mi density
$71,783 Median Income $38,541 per capita
$200,500 Home Value $247,744 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
203 Violent Crime/100K 939 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,783 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,500 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverview, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,783
4% below
$38,541 per capita
Home Value
$200,500
29% below
Zillow: $247,744
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
47% below
939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
96%
Home Value
71%
Rent
90%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverview a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $71,783 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,541. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverview is $200,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,744. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Riverview reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 939/100K.

Education

25.3% of adults in Riverview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverview has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.

Data Overview

People

Population12,269
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,685/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,783
Per Capita$38,541
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,500
Rent$1,050
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$247,744
Housing Units5,468
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent203/100K
Property939/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,684/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation597 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries57

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverview was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.