Living in Riverton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverton · Census data 2020–2024
Riverton has 188 residents with a median age of 61.4. The median household income is $48,359 (36% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $50,800, the median rent is $825/month.
Riverton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverton at a glance
- Population
- 188
- Median age
- 61.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $48,359State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $50,800State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $825/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Riverton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Riverton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverton the median home value is $50,800, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $760 a month in housing costs.
Riverton median household income
The median household income in Riverton is $48,359 and the income per person is $37,489. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Riverton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 20.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.69
Riverton demographics
- Population
- 188
- Median age
- 61.4
- Under 18
- 3.2%
- 65 and older
- 34%
- Households
- 111
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverton ›
Education in Riverton
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Riverton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.7%
Riverton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 188 | $48,359 | $50,800 | $825 |
| Farragut | 413 | $54,688 | $112,100 | $670 |
| Sidney | 955 | $80,714 | $125,300 | $750 |
| Hamburg | 927 | $60,000 | $106,300 | $725 |
| Shenandoah | 4,892 | $59,783 | $116,700 | $774 |
| Randolph | 235 | $46,500 | $90,500 | $1,094 |
| Thurman | 217 | $91,188 | $107,500 | $1,725 |
| Percival | 105 | $57,727 | $99,100 | — |
| Nebraska City | 7,369 | $67,117 | $162,000 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in Riverton, IA?
The median household income in Riverton is $48,359, 36% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverton?
The median home value in Riverton is $50,800, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Riverton?
The median gross rent in Riverton is $825 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Riverton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Riverton?
The median age in Riverton is 61.4 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Riverton?
The average commute to work in Riverton is 20 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverton?
The unemployment rate in Riverton is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverton?
13.7% of adults in Riverton 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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