At a Glance
Median Income
$71,474
$33,174 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $244,425
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
12.0% smoking rate
How Riviera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riviera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riviera a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riviera residents earn a median household income of $71,474 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,174. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 631 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riviera is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,425. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
25.4% of adults in Riviera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riviera has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population730
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans21.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,474
Per Capita$33,174
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$244,425
Housing Units376
Rent Burden33.3%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,643/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Riviera was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Alice International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.