Living in Riviera, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riviera · Census data 2020–2024
Riviera has 627 residents with a median age of 47.7. The median household income is $101,875 (30% higher than the Texas median).
Riviera is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riviera at a glance
- Population
- 627
- Median age
- 47.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $101,875State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Riviera a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Riviera median household income
The median household income in Riviera is $101,875 and the income per person is $33,241. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Riviera: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 380
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 30.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.38
30.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Riviera has many vacation and second homes.
Riviera demographics
- Population
- 627
- Median age
- 47.7
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riviera ›
Education in Riviera
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Riviera have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 19.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riviera
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Riviera vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera | 627 | $101,875 | — | — |
| Ricardo | 1,132 | $70,391 | $246,700 | — |
| Kingsville | 24,994 | $58,148 | $149,400 | $1,037 |
| Airport Road Addition | 174 | $215,871 | $185,500 | — |
| Bishop | 3,103 | $58,152 | $111,800 | $952 |
| Premont | 2,428 | $47,728 | $89,800 | $781 |
| Falfurrias | 4,646 | $49,167 | $79,900 | $719 |
| Driscoll | 511 | $39,035 | $100,900 | $1,102 |
| Petronila | 120 | $123,750 | $263,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Riviera, TX?
The median household income in Riviera is $101,875, 30% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Riviera, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Riviera?
The median age in Riviera is 47.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Riviera?
The average commute to work in Riviera is 22 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riviera?
The unemployment rate in Riviera is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riviera?
30.4% of adults in Riviera 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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