Riverhead, NY
Living in Riverhead
Bikeability15
Walkability38
Commute39
Public Transit22
Affordability30
Public Safety83
Airports57
Hospitals25
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black18%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate36%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income-$85 (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office22%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$334kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas4%
Utility gas45%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Riverhead
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Suffolk County13
Property Crime in Riverhead
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Suffolk County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 4 | 8 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Riverhead
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding28
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Riverhead, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Riverhead, NY
Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School
1 miles, S
St Isidore School
1 miles, S
Peconic Community School
2 miles, E
Our Lady of Mercy Regional School
11 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Riverhead, NY
St Joseph's College-Long Island
22 miles, SW
Stony Brook University
23 miles, W
University of New Haven
28 miles, NW
Yale University
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Riverhead, NY
Peconic Bay Medical Center
1 miles, S
Long Island Community Hospital
20 miles, SW
Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital
20 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Riverhead, NY
Long Island MacArthur Airport
25 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
25 miles, NW
Westchester County Airport
55 miles, W
John F Kennedy International Airport
62 miles, W