Living in Riverbend, Washington

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverbend · Census data 2020–2024

Riverbend has 1,748 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $148,269 (51% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $811,100, the median rent is $2,767/month.

Riverbend at a glance

Population
1,748
Median age
40.6State: 38.3
Median household income
$148,269State: $98,141
Median home value
$811,100State: $564,600
Median rent
$2,767/moState: $1,760
Homeowners
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
51.3%
Average commute
33 min

Is Riverbend a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.

Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Riverbend

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverbend the median home value is $811,100, 144% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,767 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,132 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Riverbend$811,100
Washington$564,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Riverbend$2,767
Washington$1,760
United States$1,413

Riverbend median household income

The median household income in Riverbend is $148,269 and the income per person is $64,828. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).

Median household income

Riverbend$148,269
Washington$98,141
United States$80,734

Housing in Riverbend: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
634
Owner-occupied
92.4%
Renter-occupied
7.6%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
2.76

Riverbend demographics

Population
1,748
Median age
40.6
Under 18
24.5%
65 and older
13.8%
Households
634
Foreign-born
4.3%
Veterans
10.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Black0%
Asian2.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverbend ›

Education in Riverbend

51.3% of adults 25 and older in Riverbend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Riverbend51.3%
Washington39.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Riverbend

Unemployment rate
2.7%State: 5.1%
Average commute
33 minState: 27 min
Work from home
15.1%
Drive alone
63.6%
Public transit
1.1%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
97.9%

Riverbend vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Riverbend1,748$148,269$811,100$2,767
Wilderness Rim1,560$149,870$681,300—
North Bend7,953$175,109$1,048,600$2,091
Riverpoint831$175,577$1,121,000—
Snoqualmie13,798$214,107$977,200$2,938
Fall City1,618$177,019$1,010,300$2,688
Mirrormont4,019$181,842$973,900$2,083
Hobart6,552$160,536$950,300$2,726
Ravensdale198$207,386$1,400,000—

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Living in Riverbend: FAQ

What is the median household income in Riverbend, WA?

The median household income in Riverbend is $148,269, 51% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Riverbend?

The median home value in Riverbend is $811,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.

How much is rent in Riverbend?

The median gross rent in Riverbend is $2,767 per month, about 51% of household income.

Is Riverbend, WA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.

What is the median age in Riverbend?

The median age in Riverbend is 40.6 years (Washington: 38.3).

How long is the commute in Riverbend?

The average commute to work in Riverbend is 33 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Riverbend?

The unemployment rate in Riverbend is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Riverbend?

51.3% of adults in Riverbend 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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