Living in Riverland, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverland · Census data 2020–2024
Riverland has 239 residents with a median age of 17.7. The median household income is $51,250 (42% lower than the Minnesota median), the median rent is $458/month.
Riverland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverland at a glance
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 17.7State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $51,250State: $89,062
- Median rent
- $458/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Riverland a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 36%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Riverland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverland the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $458 per month, which is 16.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Riverland median household income
The median household income in Riverland is $51,250 and the income per person is $14,220. 36% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Riverland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 3%
- Renter-occupied
- 97%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.62
Riverland demographics
- Population
- 239
- Median age
- 17.7
- Under 18
- 51%
- 65 and older
- 3.8%
- Households
- 66
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverland ›
Education in Riverland
0% of adults 25 and older in Riverland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverland
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.1%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Riverland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverland | 239 | $51,250 | — | $458 |
| Mahnomen | 1,049 | $45,341 | $83,200 | $753 |
| Bejou | 109 | $43,958 | $137,500 | — |
| Waubun | 419 | $58,036 | $77,900 | $650 |
| Winger | 157 | $48,229 | $91,300 | — |
| Twin Valley | 719 | $57,500 | $93,400 | $786 |
| Gary | 268 | $83,750 | $151,100 | — |
| Ogema | 257 | $55,250 | $73,000 | $700 |
| Naytahwaush | 478 | $37,917 | $88,800 | $383 |
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What is the median household income in Riverland, MN?
The median household income in Riverland is $51,250, 42% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Riverland?
The median gross rent in Riverland is $458 per month, about 16.7% of household income.
Is Riverland, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 36%.
What is the median age in Riverland?
The median age in Riverland is 17.7 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Riverland?
The average commute to work in Riverland is 10 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverland?
The unemployment rate in Riverland is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverland?
0% of adults in Riverland 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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