C+

Riverview, FL

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Affordability Score: 60/100

Population: 85,490 · 3 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Riverview, FL aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes covering 85,490 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (60/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $100,235, median home value of $371,875, median rent of $2,050 per month, and 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,977 per month (studio $1,593, 1BR $1,696, 3BR $2,527, 4BR $3,077). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $12,480 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Riverview, FL include income. Pressure points are commute. Unemployment currently reads 3.9% and poverty 8.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$100,235
Median household income
Education B-
37.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.7x
Home value $371,875 vs income
Commute F
34 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$1,977/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$12,480/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$100,235
▲ 62% vs national
Per Capita Income
$42,029
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Poverty Rate
8.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$371,875
▲ 35% vs national
Median Rent
$2,050/mo
Owner Occupied
73.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,977/mo
▲ 65% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,593
1BR
$1,696
2BR
$1,977
3BR
$2,527
4BR
$3,077

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
▲ 8 ppt vs national
High School+
60.7%
Median Age
36.2
Avg. Commute
34 min
▲ 8 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$12,480/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,880/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,100/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,500/yr

What This Means

Riverview, FL receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100), aggregated from 3 ZIP codes with a total population of 85,490. This area performs well in income. Challenges include commute. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Riverview, FL affordable?
Riverview, FL receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $100,235. Median home value is $371,875.
What is the cost of living in Riverview?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $2,050/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,977/mo. Infant childcare $12,480/yr. Median home value $371,875.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →