At a Glance
Median Income
$71,783
$38,541 per capita
Home Value
$200,500
Zillow: $237,054
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
260 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)
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 1.6% (56% 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 $237,054. 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 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 848/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population12,269
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,685/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,783
Per Capita$38,541
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,500
Rent$1,050
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$237,054
Housing Units5,468
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property848/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary116/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.
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