Riverhead, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

13,879

Unemployment

6.3%

Poverty

12.4%

Median Home

$357,700

Median Income

$64,865

Median Rent

$1,492

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Riverhead SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Riverhead, NY Cost Of Living

129
Riverhead's Overall Cost Of Living

1.3x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Riverhead	New York	National Average
Overall	129	119	100

Services	118	112	100
Groceries	104	110	100
Health	110	102	100
Housing	160	144	100
Transportation	106	105	100
Utilities	146	99	100

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Rankings for Riverhead in New York

Ranks #134 in Safest Places In New York According To Science

Ranks #0 in Best Places To Live In New York

Ranks #0 in Cheapest Places To Live In New York

Map Of Riverhead, NY

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Population over time in Riverhead

Year	Population	% Change
2020	13,879	-1.3%
2019	14,067	-0.4%
2018	14,124	2.8%
2017	13,734	-3.7%
2016	14,258	-0.7%
2015	14,354	7.4%
2014	13,370	1.8%
2013	13,131	3.0%
2012	12,753	0.4%
2011	12,700	-

Race / Ethnicity in Riverhead

White

53.0% (7,355)

African American

15.1% (2,102)

American Indian

0.1% (16)

Asian

2.9% (403)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.9% (128)

Two Or More

1.7% (234)

Hispanic

26.2% (3,641)

Race	Riverhead	NY	USA
White	53.0%	55.2%	60.1%
African American	15.1%	14.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.9%	8.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.7%	2.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	26.2%	19.1%	18.2%

Gender in Riverhead

Female

52.2% (7,242)

Male

47.8% (6,636)

Gender	Riverhead	NY	USA
Female	52.2%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	47.8%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Riverhead for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

15.0% (2,081)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (1,249)

High School / GED

37.0% (5,135)

Some College

13.0% (1,804)

Associate's Degree

6.0% (832)

Bachelor's Degree

12.0% (1,665)

Master's Degree

5.0% (693)

Professional Degree

2.0% (277)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (138)

Education	Riverhead	NY	USA
< 9th Grade	15.0%	6.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	37.0%	25.0%	27.0%
Some College	13.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Riverhead, New York

Less than $10,000

5.6% (77,733)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.1% (70,739)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.7% (162,728)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.8% (94,947)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.3% (142,824)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.6% (285,918)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.6% (161,114)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.6% (174,563)

$150,000 to $199,999

9.1% (126,686)

$200,000 or more

6.5% (90,643)

Income	Riverhead	NY	USA
Less than $10,000	5.6%	6.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.1%	4.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.7%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.8%	7.6%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.3%	10.4%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.6%	15.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.6%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.6%	16.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	9.1%	8.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.5%	11.5%	8.3%