Living in Riva, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riva · Census data 2020–2024
Riva has 4,976 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $176,094 (70% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $644,500, the median rent is $1,875/month.
Riva at a glance
- Population
- 4,976
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $176,094State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $644,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,875/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 96.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Riva a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 70% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Riva
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riva the median home value is $644,500, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,875 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,911 a month in housing costs.
Riva median household income
The median household income in Riva is $176,094 and the income per person is $75,163. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Riva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,696
- Owner-occupied
- 96.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.1%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.98
Riva demographics
- Population
- 4,976
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 1,664
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riva ›
Education in Riva
51.4% of adults 25 and older in Riva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riva
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Riva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riva | 4,976 | $176,094 | $644,500 | $1,875 |
| Edgewater | 8,519 | $114,365 | $454,100 | $2,208 |
| Parole | 17,229 | $120,361 | $533,500 | $2,306 |
| Annapolis | 40,720 | $113,860 | $548,900 | $1,860 |
| Mayo | 8,694 | $155,300 | $604,900 | $2,372 |
| Annapolis Neck | 12,032 | $173,879 | $739,100 | $2,489 |
| Crownsville | 1,756 | $201,550 | $997,700 | — |
| Naval Academy | 3,006 | $122,432 | — | $2,918 |
| Highland Beach | 107 | $169,375 | $767,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Riva, MD?
The median household income in Riva is $176,094, 70% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riva?
The median home value in Riva is $644,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Riva?
The median gross rent in Riva is $1,875 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Riva, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 70% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Riva?
The median age in Riva is 42.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Riva?
The average commute to work in Riva is 33 minutes; 24.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riva?
The unemployment rate in Riva is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riva?
51.4% of adults in Riva 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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