Population 2,211 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in River Hills
Household size in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in River Hills holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.67, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.7 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.3 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.1 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.6 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.6, River Hills is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in River Hills: 3.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in River Hills
Renters in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
River Hills is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 40.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in River Hills: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
River Hills is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,738 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,125 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,229 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,958 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$220 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in River Hills pays $1,958 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in River Hills
Bachelor's degrees in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 72.9% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.8% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.4% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
River Hills is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.8% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in River Hills: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in River Hills
| Period | River Hills | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in River Hills has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
River Hills compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Hills | 2.77 | 47.6 | 3.6% | 10.3% | 7.4% | 1966 | $1,958 | 74.4% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Fox Point | 2.57 | 44.3 | 3.6% | 25.1% | 5.2% | 1955 | $1,811 | 72.8% | 96.6% | 0.9% |
| Bayside | 2.56 | 45.5 | 4.2% | 14.5% | 8.5% | 1968 | $1,687 | 72.3% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Brown Deer | 2.22 | 40.2 | 13.0% | 34.8% | 7.0% | 1972 | $1,301 | 42.0% | 93.6% | 4.6% |
| Glendale | 2.19 | 43.5 | 9.5% | 30.5% | 7.3% | 1965 | $1,316 | 57.7% | 95.6% | 2.9% |
| Whitefish Bay | 2.77 | 39.2 | 5.2% | 17.8% | 3.7% | 1944 | $1,332 | 81.6% | 98.9% | 2.5% |
| Mequon | 2.57 | 46.6 | 7.1% | 13.8% | 8.0% | 1983 | $2,572 | 69.2% | 98.8% | 2.5% |
| Thiensville | 2.21 | 48.3 | 11.0% | 29.4% | 3.5% | 1968 | $1,394 | 59.2% | 97.4% | 0.5% |
| Shorewood | 2.10 | 40.0 | 6.0% | 54.5% | 5.0% | 1945 | $1,364 | 74.9% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| Milwaukee area | 2.45 | 39.8 | 12.2% | 39.6% | 7.2% | 1968 | $1,290 | 39.2% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| Butler | 2.49 | 45.3 | 5.3% | 48.2% | 7.3% | 1962 | $1,071 | 24.7% | 93.7% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up River Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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