Living in Riviera Beach, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riviera Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Riviera Beach has 12,192 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $112,672 (9% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $350,300, the median rent is $1,972/month.
Riviera Beach at a glance
- Population
- 12,192
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $112,672State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $350,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,972/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Riviera Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Maryland median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Riviera Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riviera Beach the median home value is $350,300, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,972 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,897 a month in housing costs.
Riviera Beach median household income
The median household income in Riviera Beach is $112,672 and the income per person is $50,312. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Riviera Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,863
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.60
Riviera Beach demographics
- Population
- 12,192
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 4,680
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riviera Beach ›
Education in Riviera Beach
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Riviera Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riviera Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Riviera Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Beach | 12,192 | $112,672 | $350,300 | $1,972 |
| Pasadena | 34,309 | $129,727 | $423,400 | $2,393 |
| Glen Burnie | 72,590 | $88,280 | $348,900 | $1,648 |
| Lake Shore | 18,249 | $130,689 | $473,600 | $1,806 |
| Edgemere | 9,061 | $103,165 | $372,600 | $1,300 |
| Severna Park | 40,228 | $169,953 | $647,200 | $1,699 |
| Ferndale | 17,529 | $94,948 | $327,600 | $2,022 |
| Brooklyn Park | 16,067 | $87,989 | $284,300 | $1,379 |
| Dundalk | 65,969 | $64,520 | $212,700 | $1,473 |
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What is the median household income in Riviera Beach, MD?
The median household income in Riviera Beach is $112,672, 9% 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 Riviera Beach?
The median home value in Riviera Beach is $350,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Riviera Beach?
The median gross rent in Riviera Beach is $1,972 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Riviera Beach, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Maryland median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Riviera Beach?
The median age in Riviera Beach is 37.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Riviera Beach?
The average commute to work in Riviera Beach is 30 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riviera Beach?
The unemployment rate in Riviera Beach is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riviera Beach?
31.1% 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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