Living in Riverton, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverton · Census data 2020–2024
Riverton has 106 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $44,519 (42% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $31,000, the median rent is $910/month.
Riverton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverton at a glance
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 43.8State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $44,519State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $31,000State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.2%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Riverton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
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 $31,000, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 18.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Riverton median household income
The median household income in Riverton is $44,519 and the income per person is $40,361. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Riverton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.16
Riverton demographics
- Population
- 106
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 49
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverton ›
Education in Riverton
8.2% of adults 25 and older in Riverton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Riverton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 106 | $44,519 | $31,000 | $910 |
| Franklin | 946 | $53,375 | $89,200 | $791 |
| Red Cloud | 934 | $45,909 | $74,200 | $585 |
| Campbell | 268 | $80,625 | $60,000 | $938 |
| Bloomington | 112 | $78,571 | $103,600 | — |
| Upland | 118 | $63,750 | $62,000 | — |
| Bladen | 166 | $66,875 | $72,500 | — |
| Smith Center | 1,680 | $56,007 | $90,400 | $678 |
| Lebanon | 191 | $41,250 | $43,500 | $575 |
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What is the median household income in Riverton, NE?
The median household income in Riverton is $44,519, 42% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $31,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Riverton?
The median gross rent in Riverton is $910 per month, about 18.5% of household income.
Is Riverton, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 87% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Nebraska median; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Riverton?
The median age in Riverton is 43.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Riverton?
The average commute to work in Riverton is 13 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverton?
The unemployment rate in Riverton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverton?
8.2% 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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