Living in Riverwood, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverwood · Census data 2020–2024
Riverwood has 527 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $226,250 (255% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $671,200.
Riverwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverwood at a glance
- Population
- 527
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $226,250State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $671,200State: $205,600
- Homeowners
- 99.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 86.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Riverwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 255% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 226% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Riverwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverwood the median home value is $671,200, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,180 a month in housing costs.
Riverwood median household income
The median household income in Riverwood is $226,250 and the income per person is $97,443. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Riverwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 199
- Owner-occupied
- 99.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 0.5%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.76
Riverwood demographics
- Population
- 527
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverwood ›
Education in Riverwood
86.5% of adults 25 and older in Riverwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 40.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverwood
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 34.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.2%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Riverwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwood | 527 | $226,250 | $671,200 | — |
| Indian Hills | 2,897 | $192,000 | $699,200 | $2,250 |
| Glenview | 557 | $250,001 | $1,146,900 | — |
| Rolling Fields | 645 | $223,125 | $860,100 | — |
| Maryhill Estates | 268 | $248,750 | $686,200 | — |
| Druid Hills | 320 | $133,750 | $491,700 | $1,475 |
| Mockingbird Valley | 138 | $250,001 | $1,178,600 | — |
| Northfield | 1,250 | $111,250 | $513,300 | $1,659 |
| Brownsboro Village | 325 | $71,250 | $365,100 | $1,659 |
More for people moving to Riverwood
Riverwood ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Riverwood: FAQ
What is the median household income in Riverwood, KY?
The median household income in Riverwood is $226,250, 255% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverwood?
The median home value in Riverwood is $671,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
Is Riverwood, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 255% higher than the Kentucky median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 226% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Riverwood?
The median age in Riverwood is 42.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Riverwood?
The average commute to work in Riverwood is 18 minutes; 34.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverwood?
The unemployment rate in Riverwood is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverwood?
86.5% of adults in Riverwood 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.
Last updated: