Riverview, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,688 Population 3,239/sq mi density
$53,506 Median Income $26,781 per capita
$74,000 Home Value $73,882 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
1,865 Violent Crime/100K 2,819 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,506 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,865 violent crimes/100K (391% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverview, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,506
29% below
$26,781 per capita
Home Value
$74,000
74% below
Zillow: $73,882
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,865/100K
391% above
2,819/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
71%
Home Value
26%
Rent
68%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
491%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverview residents earn a median household income of $53,506 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,781. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverview is $74,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,882. Median rent is $791/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Riverview reports 1,865 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 391% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,819/100K.

Education

11.6% of adults in Riverview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverview has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,688
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density3,239/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,506
Per Capita$26,781
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty5.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$791
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$73,882
Housing Units1,715
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent1,865/100K
Property2,819/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation548 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.4%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverview was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (9 miles).
24.4% of the population has a disability.