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Riverview, Michigan

Introduction to Riverview, Michigan

Riverview, Michigan is 6 miles SE of Taylor, Michigan and 12 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. It is in Wayne county. The city is part of the Detroit metro area. The population of Riverview is 13,272.

Riverview History

In 1950, the city that is now called Riverview only extended as far as the west end of Trenton's two northern boundaries. The rest of what today forms Riverview was a part of the unincorporated Monguagon Township at that time. Riverview was officially incorporated as a village in the year 1922. When the area grew, it was incorporated as a city in 1959.

Riverview and nearby Attractions

  • Riverview Recreation
  • Heritage Park
  • Trenton Parks & Recreation
  • Wheelhouse Detroit
  • Elizabeth Park
  • Vreeland Park

Things To Do In Riverview

The city parks are great relaxation places for people of all ages. The recreation departments organize a variety of programs for kids and adults.

Riverview Transportation

The closest major airport to the city is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Riverview Higher Education

The local city college is Detroit Business Institute-Downriver. Some of the other colleges situated close to the city are Wayne State University, Marygrove College and Wayne County Community College District.

High Points

Riverview strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Riverview People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Riverview Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Riverview Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Riverview Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Riverview Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Riverview, MI

Comparing Riverview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents52
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime87

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