Living in Riverlea, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverlea · Census data 2020–2024
Riverlea has 543 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $161,250 (126% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $572,500, the median rent is $1,500/month.
Riverlea is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverlea at a glance
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 44.5State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $161,250State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $572,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,500/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 89.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Riverlea a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 126% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 167% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Riverlea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverlea the median home value is $572,500, 72% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,902 a month in housing costs.
Riverlea median household income
The median household income in Riverlea is $161,250 and the income per person is $84,450. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Riverlea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 218
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.53
Riverlea demographics
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 215
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverlea ›
Education in Riverlea
89.3% of adults 25 and older in Riverlea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 41.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverlea
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Riverlea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverlea | 543 | $161,250 | $572,500 | $1,500 |
| Worthington | 14,938 | $127,382 | $440,500 | $1,232 |
| Upper Arlington | 36,293 | $155,167 | $595,600 | $1,588 |
| Minerva Park | 2,446 | $130,878 | $311,900 | $2,186 |
| Huber Ridge | 4,111 | $97,039 | $235,400 | $1,582 |
| Westerville | 38,645 | $109,404 | $374,500 | $1,364 |
| Powell | 14,451 | $195,495 | $561,500 | $2,194 |
| Columbus | 914,802 | $66,082 | $252,900 | $1,295 |
| Dublin | 49,294 | $160,296 | $563,500 | $1,686 |
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What is the median household income in Riverlea, OH?
The median household income in Riverlea is $161,250, 126% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverlea?
The median home value in Riverlea is $572,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Riverlea?
The median gross rent in Riverlea is $1,500 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Riverlea, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 126% higher than the Ohio median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 167% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Riverlea?
The median age in Riverlea is 44.5 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Riverlea?
The average commute to work in Riverlea is 18 minutes; 30.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverlea?
The unemployment rate in Riverlea is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverlea?
89.3% of adults in Riverlea 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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