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Cost of living in Riverhead summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Riverhead. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Riverhead is 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Riverhead is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Riverhead is $619,893.
The median income in Riverhead is $83,008.
Riverhead's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Riverhead Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Riverhead | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 191 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Riverhead, NY Weather
The average high in Riverhead is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Riverhead |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Riverhead Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Riverhead
The current population in Riverhead is 14,936. The population has increased 17.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,936 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 15,073 | 4.8% |
| 2022 | 14,388 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 14,315 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 13,879 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 14,196 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 14,067 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 14,124 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 13,734 | -3.7% |
| 2015 | 14,258 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 14,354 | 7.4% |
| 2013 | 13,370 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 13,131 | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 12,753 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 12,700 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Riverhead
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Riverhead is:
45.9% White with 6,862 White residents.
10.1% African American with 1,510 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 251 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.7% Other with 406 Other residents.
6.4% Two Or More with 958 Two Or More residents.
33.0% Hispanic with 4,932 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Riverhead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.9% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.1% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.0% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Riverhead
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Riverhead is 48.8% female with 7,286 female residents.
Riverhead is 51.2% male with 7,649 male residents.
| Gender | Riverhead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Riverhead for adults over 25
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14.0% of adults in Riverhead completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Riverhead completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Riverhead completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Riverhead completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Riverhead completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Riverhead completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Riverhead completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Riverhead completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Riverhead completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Riverhead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Riverhead, New York
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4.9% of households in Riverhead earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Riverhead earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Riverhead earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Riverhead earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.2% of households in Riverhead earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Riverhead earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Riverhead earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.6% of households in Riverhead earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.2% of households in Riverhead earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.2% of households in Riverhead earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Riverhead | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.2% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
