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Riverview, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Mecklenburg County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,215 Population 1,801/sq mi density
$131,158 Median Income $46,434 per capita
$484,800 Home Value $599,590 Zillow
$677 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,357 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$131,158 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$484,800 home value, $677/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverview, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$131,158
75% above
$46,434 per capita
Home Value
$484,800
72% above
Zillow: $599,590
Median Rent
$677/mo
42% below
9.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
1,357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
9% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 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
175%
Home Value
172%
Rent
58%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverview a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $131,158 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,434. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverview is $484,800 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,590. Median rent is $677/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Safety & Crime

Riverview reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,357/100K.

Education

30.6% of adults in Riverview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverview has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,215
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,801/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$131,158
Per Capita$46,434
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694

Housing

A+
Home Value$484,800
Rent$677
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$599,590
Housing Units706
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property1,357/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,929/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation574 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverview was built in 1997.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
0.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.