Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Riviera Beach
Riviera Beach, MD Area Guide
A coastal community southeast of Baltimore
Coastal
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Riverside
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Waterfront
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Affordable
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Charming
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Situated in Anne Arundel County, Riviera Beach lies “where bay, river, and creek meet” — meaning at the intersection of the Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River, and Stoney Creek. With access to so many different bodies of water, it’s no wonder that Riviera Beach offers a variety of rentals featuring waterfront views, in addition to a broad range of recreational opportunities.
Being a largely residential community, Riviera Beach exudes a peaceful atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to a slew of restaurants and shops clustered on Fort Smallwood Road, the community’s main commercial thoroughfare. Interstate 695 is located within close reach of Riviera Beach, connecting the community to nearby Baltimore and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,442
Average: $126,983
Education
2,685
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,065
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riviera Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
17%
Non-Renters
83%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kinder Farm Park
- Fort Smallwood Park
- Downs Park
- North Point State Park
- Fort McHenry National Monument
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.