Living in Riviera Beach, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riviera Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Riviera Beach has 38,657 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $68,060 (9% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $354,500, the median rent is $1,702/month.
Riviera Beach at a glance
- Population
- 38,657
- Median age
- 39.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $68,060State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $354,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,702/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Riviera Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Riviera Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riviera Beach the median home value is $354,500, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,059 a month in housing costs.
Riviera Beach median household income
The median household income in Riviera Beach is $68,060 and the income per person is $36,329. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Riviera Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,039
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.74
Riviera Beach demographics
- Population
- 38,657
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 13,927
- Foreign-born
- 23.4%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riviera Beach ›
Education in Riviera Beach
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Riviera Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riviera Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Riviera Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Beach | 38,657 | $68,060 | $354,500 | $1,702 |
| Lake Park | 9,081 | $70,954 | $394,400 | $1,600 |
| Mangonia Park | 2,384 | $60,781 | $338,100 | $1,723 |
| Palm Beach Shores | 1,248 | $86,786 | $647,400 | $1,842 |
| North Palm Beach | 13,238 | $90,049 | $513,000 | $2,010 |
| West Palm Beach | 122,290 | $73,446 | $414,200 | $1,772 |
| Juno Ridge | 1,072 | $132,654 | — | $1,441 |
| Schall Circle | 467 | $45,500 | $286,800 | $2,051 |
| Cabana Colony | 2,045 | $89,875 | $436,600 | $2,421 |
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What is the median household income in Riviera Beach, FL?
The median household income in Riviera Beach is $68,060, 9% 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 Riviera Beach?
The median home value in Riviera Beach is $354,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Riviera Beach?
The median gross rent in Riviera Beach is $1,702 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is Riviera Beach, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Riviera Beach?
The median age in Riviera Beach is 39.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Riviera Beach?
The average commute to work in Riviera Beach is 25 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riviera Beach?
The unemployment rate in Riviera Beach is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riviera Beach?
28.9% of adults in Riviera Beach 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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