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Riverview, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Norton city County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
652 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$50,870 Median Income $20,108 per capita
$43,600 Home Value $110,263 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
380 Violent Crime/100K 3,368 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,870 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,600 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
380 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverview, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,870
32% below
$20,108 per capita
Home Value
$43,600
85% below
Zillow: $110,263
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
17.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
380/100K
0% below
3,368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
66.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
305 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
68%
Home Value
15%
Rent
62%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $50,870 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,108. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverview is $43,600 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,263. Median rent is $719/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Riverview reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,368/100K.

Education

8.6% of adults in Riverview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 66.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverview has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population652
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,870
Per Capita$20,108
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,600
Rent$719
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$110,263
Housing Units254
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

F
Violent380/100K
Property3,368/100K

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death21,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,148 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+66.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband65.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverview was built in 1982.
31.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
73.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.