At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$96,013 per capita
Home Value
$615,500
Zillow: $136,218
Violent Crime
34/100K
848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.5%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Riverwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverwood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverwood residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,013. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverwood is $615,500 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,218. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Riverwood reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 848/100K.
Education
85.5% of adults in Riverwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(154% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverwood has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population525
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,500/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$96,013
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$615,500
Rent
Ownership99.5%
Zillow$136,218
Housing Units189
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property848/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation548 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.5%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+40.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.9%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Riverwood was founded in 1969.
The median home in Riverwood was built in 1968.
32.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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