Living in River Hills, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Hills · Census data 2020–2024
River Hills has 1,632 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $204,427 (164% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $699,600, the median rent is $2,156/month.
River Hills at a glance
- Population
- 1,632
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $204,427State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $699,600State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $2,156/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is River Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 164% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 163% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in River Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Hills the median home value is $699,600, 110% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,156 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,000 a month in housing costs.
River Hills median household income
The median household income in River Hills is $204,427 and the income per person is $111,115. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in River Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 605
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.94
River Hills demographics
- Population
- 1,632
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.8%
- Households
- 555
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Hills ›
Education in River Hills
78.9% of adults 25 and older in River Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 39.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 31.4%
- Drive alone
- 61.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
River Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Hills | 1,632 | $204,427 | $699,600 | $2,156 |
| Bayside | 4,329 | $160,096 | $431,900 | $1,647 |
| Fox Point | 6,683 | $141,467 | $444,700 | $1,726 |
| Brown Deer | 12,564 | $93,974 | $239,300 | $1,183 |
| Glendale | 13,656 | $78,092 | $282,800 | $1,432 |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,665 | $157,109 | $533,800 | $1,335 |
| Thiensville | 3,299 | $95,685 | $352,100 | $1,281 |
| Mequon | 25,270 | $144,051 | $501,600 | $2,157 |
| Shorewood | 13,627 | $86,726 | $443,700 | $1,347 |
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What is the median household income in River Hills, WI?
The median household income in River Hills is $204,427, 164% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in River Hills?
The median home value in River Hills is $699,600, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in River Hills?
The median gross rent in River Hills is $2,156 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is River Hills, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 164% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 163% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in River Hills?
The median age in River Hills is 48.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in River Hills?
The average commute to work in River Hills is 24 minutes; 31.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Hills?
The unemployment rate in River Hills is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Hills?
78.9% of adults in River Hills 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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