Living in Riley, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riley · Census data 2020–2024
Riley has 441 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $77,083 (7% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $108,800, the median rent is $864/month.
Riley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riley at a glance
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 40.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $77,083State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $108,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $864/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Riley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Indiana median; home values 50% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 16.9%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Riley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riley the median home value is $108,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, which is 16.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,254 a month in housing costs.
Riley median household income
The median household income in Riley is $77,083 and the income per person is $26,964. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Riley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 184
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 14.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.79
Riley demographics
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riley ›
Education in Riley
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Riley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riley
- Unemployment rate
- 16.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 49.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Riley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley | 441 | $77,083 | $108,800 | $864 |
| Lakewood | 568 | $123,618 | $278,200 | — |
| Cory | 109 | $150,000 | $114,400 | — |
| Terre Haute | 58,427 | $43,126 | $115,700 | $922 |
| Seelyville | 986 | $56,994 | $151,900 | $821 |
| Cloverland | 398 | $72,865 | — | $3,501 |
| Staunton | 350 | $57,500 | $92,900 | $894 |
| Saline City | 329 | $108,472 | $9,999 | — |
| West Terre Haute | 2,092 | $53,676 | $74,100 | $819 |
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What is the median household income in Riley, IN?
The median household income in Riley is $77,083, 7% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riley?
The median home value in Riley is $108,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Riley?
The median gross rent in Riley is $864 per month, about 16.8% of household income.
Is Riley, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Indiana median; home values 50% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 16.9%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Riley?
The median age in Riley is 40.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Riley?
The average commute to work in Riley is 26 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riley?
The unemployment rate in Riley is 16.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riley?
24.5% of adults in Riley 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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