South Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Riverview is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 2,215. Residents earn $131,158 per year, which is 75% above the national average.
Based on current data, Riverview receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Riverview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Riverview is $131,158, which is significantly higher than the national average — 75% above $75,149. This places Riverview among higher-income communities. At 10.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Riverview is $484,800, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Riverview enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.6% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.4% |
| 30% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,158 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,434 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,694 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,535 |
| Unemployment | 10.6% |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 53,030 |
| County GDP | $186,114M |
| Restaurants | 3,143 |
| Healthcare | 3,692 |
| Retail | 3,614 |
| Manufacturing | 774 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,763 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.19% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
| Census Median | $484,800 |
| 72% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $677 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,763 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.19% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 14.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,929/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,692 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.6 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,801/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0140°N, 80.9889°W |
| County FIPS | 37119 |
Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.6% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 80.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.51 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,801/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.9% |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,692 |
| Restaurants | 3,143 |
| Retail Stores | 3,614 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 102 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 56.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |