Living in River Heights, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Heights · Census data 2020–2024
River Heights has 2,282 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $117,708 (24% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $464,400, the median rent is $1,092/month.
River Heights at a glance
- Population
- 2,282
- Median age
- 34.9State: 32
- Median household income
- $117,708State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $464,400State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,092/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is River Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Utah median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in River Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Heights the median home value is $464,400, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month, which is 18% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,901 a month in housing costs.
River Heights median household income
The median household income in River Heights is $117,708 and the income per person is $46,306. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in River Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 702
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 3.30
River Heights demographics
- Population
- 2,282
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 692
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Heights ›
Education in River Heights
58.3% of adults 25 and older in River Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
River Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Heights | 2,282 | $117,708 | $464,400 | $1,092 |
| Providence | 8,947 | $118,072 | $515,900 | $1,560 |
| Logan | 54,907 | $60,687 | $383,600 | $1,149 |
| Millville | 1,800 | $114,773 | $449,400 | $840 |
| Nibley | 7,952 | $108,072 | $461,100 | $1,667 |
| North Logan | 11,460 | $89,891 | $492,600 | $1,658 |
| Hyde Park | 5,540 | $113,102 | $573,900 | $1,273 |
| Benson | 1,776 | $93,194 | $291,300 | $953 |
| Hyrum | 10,401 | $88,725 | $422,600 | $1,269 |
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What is the median household income in River Heights, UT?
The median household income in River Heights is $117,708, 24% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in River Heights?
The median home value in River Heights is $464,400, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in River Heights?
The median gross rent in River Heights is $1,092 per month, about 18% of household income.
Is River Heights, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Utah median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
What is the median age in River Heights?
The median age in River Heights is 34.9 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in River Heights?
The average commute to work in River Heights is 16 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Heights?
The unemployment rate in River Heights is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Heights?
58.3% of adults in River Heights 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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