Riviera Beach, Florida

Small Florida city with local appeal

Southeast Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62.6

D-

out of 100

Overview

Riviera Beach is a Florida city with a population of approximately 38,663, part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $412,283. Median household income is $57,851.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 38,663 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $412,283 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $57,851 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.4 minutes
  • Part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

38,663

Source: Census ACS

$412,283

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$57,851

Source: Census ACS

24.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

32

Source: Walk Score

110 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Palm Beach County (county-level results)

50%
49%
Democrat 372,512
Republican 366,836
Leans D+0.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 49.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 38.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 59.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 32/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 62.6

Location

Riviera Beach, FL (26.7843, -80.0650)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.