Riverhead, NY Overview

The town of Riverhead is ideal for those who enjoy water sports, since this area features a number of beaches and marinas.  Common pastimes include kayaking, canoeing and boating.  One distinctive element in the town is the small neighborhood of Polish Town, named for those who settled it at the turn of the century.  Approximately 15 blocks encompass residential, commercial and industrial properties.  The main corridor is named Pulaski Street.  The East End Arts Council enriches the entire area with performing and visual arts. Riverhead's crown jewel is Atlantis Marine World, Long Island’s finest year-round aquarium.  Other attractions close to home include Riverhead Raceway, a water park, golf courses and a factory outlet center. 

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 25%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 512.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.529
Households w/ Children 23%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 43%
Median Year in Residency 4.16

Housing Inventory

Riverhead, NY Housing Inventory 10,345 2,532 2,988 10,345 2,532

Market Overview

129 listings with an estimated median price of $550,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 5
$100K - 200K 12
$200K - 300K 13
$300K - 400K 8
$400K - 500K 22
$500K - 600K 15
$600K - 700K 13
$700K - 800K 11
$800K - 900K 5
$900K - 1M 5
$1M - Max 20
Property Type Count
Single Family 56
Townhouse 1
Condo 14
Commercial 18
Rental 34
Lots and Land 14
Multi Family 4
Mobile Home 22

(Data as of 4/28/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Riverhead, NY Population Demographics

Total: 34,500

Households:13,333

Median Age: 46.13

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Riverhead, NY Temperature

Weather Risk

Riverhead, NY Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Riverhead, NY Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Riverhead, NY Highest Education Level Attained 7,938 4,998 1,362 1,161 3,135 3,695 2,916 7,938 4,998 1,362 1,161 3,135

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Riverhead, NY Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $70,838)

Riverhead, NY Income by dollar range 677 488 486 460 634 550 653 448 473 875 1,193 1,750 1,205 674 1,410 761 328 268

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$1,230
One Bedroom
$1,533
Two Bedroom
$1,878
Three Bedroom
$2,429
Four Bedroom
$2,717

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

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Riverhead, NY Crime

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