Living in Riverview, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverview · Census data 2020–2024
Riverview has 113,697 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $100,438 (35% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $384,200, the median rent is $2,002/month.
Riverview at a glance
- Population
- 113,697
- Median age
- 35.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $100,438State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $384,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,002/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Riverview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Riverview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverview the median home value is $384,200, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,002 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,033 a month in housing costs.
Riverview median household income
The median household income in Riverview is $100,438 and the income per person is $40,617. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Riverview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 41,914
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.89
Riverview demographics
- Population
- 113,697
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 39,297
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverview ›
Education in Riverview
36.5% of adults 25 and older in Riverview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverview
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Riverview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview | 113,697 | $100,438 | $384,200 | $2,002 |
| Gibsonton | 18,754 | $83,875 | $304,500 | $1,386 |
| Bloomingdale | 23,827 | $104,547 | $414,700 | $2,210 |
| Progress Village | 10,450 | $88,694 | $286,900 | $2,021 |
| Balm | 7,181 | $114,659 | $345,300 | $2,022 |
| Fish Hawk | 26,186 | $135,271 | $561,000 | $2,280 |
| Apollo Beach | 33,355 | $127,617 | $472,700 | $2,293 |
| Brandon | 119,767 | $79,685 | $339,000 | $1,784 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | 27,844 | $71,787 | $271,700 | $1,525 |
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What is the median household income in Riverview, FL?
The median household income in Riverview is $100,438, 35% higher 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 Riverview?
The median home value in Riverview is $384,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Riverview?
The median gross rent in Riverview is $2,002 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Riverview, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Riverview?
The median age in Riverview is 35.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Riverview?
The average commute to work in Riverview is 35 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverview?
The unemployment rate in Riverview is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverview?
36.5% of adults in Riverview 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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