Riverhead Town, NY
Living in Riverhead Town
Bikeability17
Walkability33
Commute40
Public Transit27
Affordability9
Public Safety89
Airports45
Hospitals42
Colleges98
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate31%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$370kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$193 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas5%
Utility gas31%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Riverhead Town
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Suffolk County13
Property Crime in Riverhead Town
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Suffolk County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Riverhead Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Riverhead Town, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Riverhead Town, NY
Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School
3 miles, SE
St Isidore School
4 miles, SE
Peconic Community School
5 miles, SE
Leonard E Burket Christian School
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Riverhead Town, NY
St Joseph's College-Long Island
21 miles, SW
Stony Brook University
22 miles, W
University of New Haven
25 miles, NW
Yale University
26 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Riverhead Town, NY
Peconic Bay Medical Center
4 miles, SE
St Charles Hospital
18 miles, W
Long Island Community Hospital
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Riverhead Town, NY
Tweed-New Haven Airport
22 miles, NW
Long Island MacArthur Airport
24 miles, SW
Westchester County Airport
52 miles, W
John F Kennedy International Airport
60 miles, W