At a Glance
Median Income
$62,152
$34,068 per capita
Home Value
$311,900
Zillow: $401,804
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
985/100K
4,173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Riviera Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riviera Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riviera Beach 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
Riviera Beach residents earn a median household income of $62,152 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,068. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riviera Beach is $311,900 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,804. Median rent is $1,489/month, with 37.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Riviera Beach reports 985 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 159% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,173/100K. The murder rate is 19.9/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Riviera Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riviera Beach has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population38,032
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density4,593/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,152
Per Capita$34,068
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$311,900
Rent$1,489
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$401,804
Housing Units17,597
Rent Burden37.9%
Crime
F
Violent985/100K
Property4,173/100K
Murder19.9/100K
Assault706/100K
Burglary529/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Riviera Beach was founded in 1922.
The median home in Riviera Beach was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.
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