Living in Rivanna, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rivanna · Census data 2020–2024
Rivanna has 2,211 residents with a median age of 58. The median household income is $146,328 (57% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $852,400.
Rivanna at a glance
- Population
- 2,211
- Median age
- 58State: 39
- Median household income
- $146,328State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $852,400State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rivanna a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 57% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 122% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rivanna
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rivanna the median home value is $852,400, 156% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 13.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,661 a month in housing costs.
Rivanna median household income
The median household income in Rivanna is $146,328 and the income per person is $78,139. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Rivanna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 930
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.38
Rivanna demographics
- Population
- 2,211
- Median age
- 58
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 39.2%
- Households
- 930
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rivanna ›
Education in Rivanna
80.2% of adults 25 and older in Rivanna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 47.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rivanna
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Rivanna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivanna | 2,211 | $146,328 | $852,400 | — |
| Keswick | 402 | $250,001 | $1,133,100 | — |
| Pantops | 4,665 | $127,552 | $522,900 | $1,881 |
| Lake Monticello | 10,662 | $106,818 | $325,900 | $1,981 |
| Charlottesville | 45,437 | $74,824 | $486,700 | $1,540 |
| Rio | 1,252 | $56,250 | — | $1,688 |
| University of Virginia | 9,065 | $52,546 | $442,600 | $1,421 |
| Hollymead | 8,482 | $118,250 | $435,300 | $2,140 |
| Piney Mountain | 2,288 | $138,636 | $296,000 | $1,685 |
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What is the median household income in Rivanna, VA?
The median household income in Rivanna is $146,328, 57% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rivanna?
The median home value in Rivanna is $852,400, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Rivanna, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 57% higher than the Virginia median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 122% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Rivanna?
The median age in Rivanna is 58 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Rivanna?
The average commute to work in Rivanna is 23 minutes; 29.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rivanna?
The unemployment rate in Rivanna is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rivanna?
80.2% of adults in Rivanna 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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