Living in River Park, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Park · Census data 2020–2024
River Park has 5,714 residents with a median age of 49.2. The median household income is $55,437 (26% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $244,000, the median rent is $1,690/month.
River Park at a glance
- Population
- 5,714
- Median age
- 49.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $55,437State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $244,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,690/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is River Park a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in River Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Park the median home value is $244,000, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,690 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,908 a month in housing costs.
River Park median household income
The median household income in River Park is $55,437 and the income per person is $39,551. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in River Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,953
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.25
River Park demographics
- Population
- 5,714
- Median age
- 49.2
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 2,531
- Foreign-born
- 24%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Park ›
Education in River Park
21.2% of adults 25 and older in River Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Park
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
River Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Park | 5,714 | $55,437 | $244,000 | $1,690 |
| Indian River Estates | 7,685 | $64,063 | $280,400 | $2,191 |
| White City | 5,744 | $117,720 | $397,100 | $1,065 |
| Port St. Lucie | 232,491 | $80,648 | $369,200 | $1,937 |
| Fort Pierce South | 5,028 | $50,503 | $224,100 | $1,153 |
| Hutchinson Island South | 4,175 | $65,871 | $406,800 | $1,408 |
| Fort Pierce | 49,082 | $47,072 | $250,800 | $1,217 |
| Jensen Beach | 12,531 | $70,884 | $411,700 | $1,267 |
| North River Shores | 3,633 | $75,896 | $309,800 | $2,136 |
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What is the median household income in River Park, FL?
The median household income in River Park is $55,437, 26% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in River Park?
The median home value in River Park is $244,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in River Park?
The median gross rent in River Park is $1,690 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is River Park, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in River Park?
The median age in River Park is 49.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in River Park?
The average commute to work in River Park is 29 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Park?
The unemployment rate in River Park is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Park?
21.2% of adults in River Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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