Living in Riverhead, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverhead · Census data 2020–2024
Riverhead has 14,936 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $83,008 (3% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $457,400, the median rent is $2,045/month.
Riverhead at a glance
- Population
- 14,936
- Median age
- 44.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $83,008State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $457,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,045/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Riverhead a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the New York median; home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Riverhead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverhead the median home value is $457,400, 37% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,682 a month in housing costs.
Riverhead median household income
The median household income in Riverhead is $83,008 and the income per person is $38,266. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Riverhead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,781
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.65
Riverhead demographics
- Population
- 14,936
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 5,444
- Foreign-born
- 23.2%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverhead ›
Education in Riverhead
19.1% of adults 25 and older in Riverhead have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverhead
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Riverhead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhead | 14,936 | $83,008 | $457,400 | $2,045 |
| Northville | 1,912 | $159,018 | $872,000 | — |
| Riverside | 4,038 | $59,318 | — | $2,846 |
| Aquebogue | 1,869 | $93,523 | $613,200 | $2,706 |
| Baiting Hollow | 2,614 | $108,571 | $586,300 | $1,827 |
| Jamesport | 1,593 | $97,005 | $674,800 | — |
| Northampton | 499 | $78,421 | $393,300 | — |
| Calverton | 5,618 | $60,442 | $229,200 | $1,828 |
| Flanders | 6,609 | $88,393 | $419,600 | $2,311 |
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What is the median household income in Riverhead, NY?
The median household income in Riverhead is $83,008, 3% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverhead?
The median home value in Riverhead is $457,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Riverhead?
The median gross rent in Riverhead is $2,045 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Riverhead, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the New York median; home values 8% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Riverhead?
The median age in Riverhead is 44.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Riverhead?
The average commute to work in Riverhead is 24 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverhead?
The unemployment rate in Riverhead is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverhead?
19.1% of adults in Riverhead 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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