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Riverview’s story
Riverview in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
RiverviewMI
A town of 12,186. Nearly 17% of it is conserved land.
Population
12,186
+0% since 2010
Typical home
$248K
+3.7% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
40.6
years
Jobs based here
3,769
A commuter town
What makes Riverview stand out
The 3 things Riverview does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
#62 most conserved land in MI
1.6 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
17% of the town is conserved land.
100 U.S. towns● Riverview
Health
Healthier than 61%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than MI on 8 measures, worse on 3.
B+School Grade
Schools
Better than 69%
of MI districts
School Grade B+.
Get outside
2 miles of trails in Riverview
17% of the town is conserved land, across 7 parks and preserves.
2
Glens Park0.3 mi of trails · 5 acres
3
Vreeland Park8 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Riverview’s report card
Outdoors2 miof trails · 17% conservedHealthBHealthier than 61% of U.S. townsSchoolsB+Beats 69% of MI districtsHousing$248K7% below the MI typical homeHazards12/100Very low risk of storm & flood damageCommute14 miHalf of commuters travel lessClimate83°/20°Summer high · winter low · 54″ snowSafetyBLess crime than 56% of U.S. towns
Now in Riverview
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Riverview is #37 of 719 in MI for “Longest growing season”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Riverview’s Town Square.
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Clear
H 75° · L 51°
Local news
All →- Football Highlights - Gabriel Richard Catholic High School - Riverview - Riverview, MINFHS Network · Sep 26
- Gabriel Richard vs Warren Regina - Girls Varsity Basketball 01/12/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Gabriel Richard vs Gabriel Richard - Boys Varsity Soccer 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Riverview. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
17% of Riverview is conserved land
1.6 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
17%conserved
17%
conserved · 504 of 2,968 acres
1.6 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#62
most conserved land in MI
#106
most walkable in MI
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Patriots Park | 0.4 mi | 39 |
| 2. Glens Park | 0.3 mi | 5 |
| 3. Vreeland Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Riverview beats the Michigan average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Michigan
8 better21 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Riverview | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 8.9% |
Wyandotte Hospital and Medical Center
3.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
74th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Riverview’s public schools outperform 69% of Michigan districts
The public schools Riverview’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Elementary School | PK–5 | 435 | C+ |
| Forest Elementary School | PK–5 | 395 | B |
| Huntington Elementary School | PK–5 | 328 | C+ |
| Riverview Early Childhood Center | PK–K | — | Not graded |
| Seitz Middle School | 6–8 | 606 | B− |
| Riverview Community High School | 9–12 | 854 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MI on state tests and graduationAll 8 schools →
Housing
A typical Riverview home is worth about $248K
The typical Riverview home is worth about $248,000, up 3.7% in a year, 7% below the Michigan typical home.
$248KZillow home value
Typical home value
Riverview$248K
Michigan$266K
Market temperature
9
days on market
103.1%
sale-to-list price
+3.7%
value change, 1 year
10
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2014
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Riverview
Most working residents leave Riverview for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Detroit (12%), Dearborn (8%) and Taylor (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
6%work in town
Where working residents work
In Riverview6%
Detroit12%
Dearborn8%
Taylor5%
Wyandotte4%
14 mi
median commute distance
3,769
jobs based in Riverview
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Riverview has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
54″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–35°
Spring39–57°
Summer63–81°
Fall45–61°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 56% of U.S. towns
Riverview reports less crime per resident than 56% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
BSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Riverview2.2
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Riverview7.8
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
56th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
52nd
percentile among MI towns
26
violent crimes reported in 2025
93
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Riverview for work
Where Riverview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,769jobs based in Riverview
6%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
About Riverview
City in Michigan, United States
Riverview is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A Downriver suburb of Detroit, Riverview is located roughly 14 miles (22.5 km) southwest of downtown Detroit. As of the 2020 census, Riverview had a population of 12,490. Riverview was incorporated as a village within Monguagon Township in 1923 and later incorporated as a city in 1959.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 12,490
- Area
- 4.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 600 ft
- ZIP code
- 48193
- Area code
- 734
Riverview’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Riverview.
BrownstownTrentonGrosse IleRiverview
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