At a Glance
Median Income
$110,136
$47,812 per capita
Home Value
$334,000
Zillow: $448,043
Median Rent
$1,945/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riviera Beach residents earn a median household income of $110,136 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,812. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riviera Beach is $334,000 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,043. Median rent is $1,945/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Riviera Beach reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Riviera Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riviera Beach has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,608
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density4,794/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,136
Per Capita$47,812
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$334,000
Rent$1,945
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$448,043
Housing Units4,805
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Riviera Beach was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.