Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Star Confectionery
Coffee Shop
Railroad Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Penguin Exhibit
Aquarium
Long Island Aquarium
Aquarium
Railroad Museum of Long Island
Museum
Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
Theme Park
Suffolk County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Unknown Name
Stadium
AllStar Lanes & Lounge
Bowling Alley
The Big Duck
Attraction
Splish Splash
Attraction
Splish Splash Water Park
Water Park
Food and Drink (25) D-
Loose Caboose
Bar
El Deli Chapin de Riverhead
Deli
4C's Deli & Catering
Deli
El Chapincito Deli
Deli
Michael's Fine Wines & Liquors
Alcohol
MG. Deli & Grocery
Deli
Sergio's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
JD/Grocery & Deli
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Riverhead Beverage
Beverages
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Snowflake Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Quick Stop Deli
Deli
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Deli Latino
Deli
Peconic Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Bagels Cafe & Deli
Deli
Fitness (1) F
Riverhead Polish Hall
Community Centre
David W. Crohan Flanders Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Riverhead Supermarket & Deli
Grocery Store
Gala Fresh Farms
Grocery Store
Celeste Bakery
Bakery
Lidl
Grocery Store
Buoy One Seafood Market & Restaurant
Seafood
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Organic Market
Grocery Store
Parks (23) A+
John Lombarbi Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Milton L. Burns Park
Park
Milton L. Burns Park
Park
Ammann Park
Park
George Schmelzer Riverfront Park
Park
Ludlum Avenue Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Millbrook Gables Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Stotzky Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Wildwood Lake Waterway Access
Park
Iron Point Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Nadel Drive Park
Park
Silver Brook Pond Green
Park
Iron Point Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Indian Island County Park
Park
Two Bears Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (44) C+
J. Sauer Opticians
Optician
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Alvarez Unisex Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mae's Market
Convenience Store
Gabriel Loren The Salon
Hairdresser
Atlantis Fresh Market
Convenience Store
DS Multiservices
Convenience Store
Amazing 99¢ Discount
Discount Store
Maggie's Nails
Beauty
Cohen's Fashion Optical
Optician
Beauty Supply
Beauty
The Working Shoe & Bootery
Shoes
Hallmark
Gift Shop
OK Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Mary's Unisex Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Happy Cute Nails
Beauty
Marv's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Pearle Vision
Optician
The Jewelry Clinic
Fashion
iFixScreens
Electronics
Le's Nail Salon
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Riverhead.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations B+
Riverhead
Transit Station
Center Drive South @ Riverhead County Center
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Riverhead is 131/100 - which is 12% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Riverhead crime rates are 2,160 per 100k, which is equal to New York
Property Crime
1,729 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
431 crimes per 100k D
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employment B-

The median income in Riverhead is $64,865 - which is 7% higher than New York.
Med. Household Income
$64,865 C
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (27)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Riverhead Fire Department
Fire Station
Suffolk County Sheriff's Office
Police
Town of Riverhead Police Headquarters
Police
Riverhead Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station
MDVIP - Lilly Steel, MD
Clinic
Northwell Health Cardiology Office
Clinic
Maria L.S. Alcasid-Escano Adult & Pediatric Allergy
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
General Dentistry
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Children's Health And Therapeutic Services
Clinic
Sunrise Hypnosis Care, Inc.
Clinic
East End Allergy & Asthma Care
Clinic
Island Urgent Medical Care & Family Medicine
Clinic
Suffolk Vascular Associates
Clinic
Dr. Bernadette Pupilla
Clinic
North Fork Endocrinology
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
CityMD
Clinic
Pro Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Suffolk County Park Ranger - Riverhead Station
Police
East End Cardiology
Clinic
ProHEALTH Care Radiation Oncology
Clinic
Peonic Bay Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing B+

Riverhead home prices are $357,700 - which is 25% higher than New York
Home Price
$357,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D

The Riverhead graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than New York
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Roanoke Avenue School
Pulaski Street Elementary School
Phillips Avenue School
Riverhead Middle School
St Isidore School
Peconic Community School
Aquebogue Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Riverhead Senior High School
Bishop Mcgann-Mercy Diocesan High School
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ratings B

Riverhead has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes B+
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River head - Town With Great Shopping 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Riverhead is an often-overlooked place in Suffolk County, but one that has a lot of amenities and activities for family members. Absolutely love living here and there are many great opportunities and options available in the town.



Riverhead is as close to a city as Suffolk ...Read More County has, and thanks to the Tangiers Shopping Outlets, a community that many city livers are familiar with. The Tangiers Shopping Outlets means that there are great name brand shopping options in the town, at affordable prices. However, on Main Street, there are also a lot of smaller shopping and dining options that are unique and boutique in nature.



The expansive commercial areas provides a good amount of jobs, but the distance from Manhattan makes it hard to commute into the city for work, though a LIRR line option exists.


There are great amenities in town including the Long Island Aquarium and farm stands for great produce. The school district is good and the community is diverse, providing a great slice of life on the island. Highly recommend Riverhead for raising a family. Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverhead? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      John Lombarbi Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      Milton L. Burns Park
      Milton L. Burns Park
      Ammann Park
      George Schmelzer Riverfront Park
      Ludlum Avenue Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Penguin Exhibit
      Long Island Aquarium
      Railroad Museum of Long Island
      Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
      Suffolk County Historical Society Museum
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      AllStar Lanes & Lounge

      Food & Drink

      Loose Caboose
      El Deli Chapin de Riverhead
      4C's Deli & Catering
      El Chapincito Deli
      Michael's Fine Wines & Liquors
      MG. Deli & Grocery
      Sergio's Pizza
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverhead? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Riverhead.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverhead? The cost of living in Riverhead is 131/100 - which is 12% higher than New York.
      Riverhead
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverhead? Riverhead crime rates are 2,160, which are equal to New York
      Total Crime
      2,160 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 47

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Riverhead? The median income in Riverhead is $64,865 which is 7% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $64,86517% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,6339% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      D- Health & Safety

      Is Riverhead a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Peonic Bay Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Riverhead home prices? Riverhead home prices are $357,700 - which is 25% higher than New York
      Median home value
      $357,70094% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49257% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Riverhead have good schools? The Riverhead graduation rate is 79% - which is 3% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Riverhead a good place to live? Riverhead has an overall rating of 72% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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