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Riviera Beach, FL


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Riviera Beach, Florida

Introduction to Riviera Beach, Florida

Riviera Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach county, is 4 miles N of West Palm Beach, Florida (center to center) and 69 miles N of Miami, Florida. The city is considered part of the West Palm Beach - Boca Raton metropolitan area. Riviera Beach has a population of 29,884.

Riviera Beach History

Riviera Beach was incorporated in Palm Beach County, Florida on September 29, 1922. It is a predominantly African American city at a very desirable location along the Lake Worth Lagoon. This city boasts of the Port of Palm Beach and a United States Coast Guard station, and also has its own marina. However, the crime rates are consistently above the United States average, and the city also has a high poverty level.

Riviera Beach and nearby Attractions

  • Northlake Square
  • Riviera Beach Siding
  • Riviera Beach Public Library
  • Rivera Beach Shopping Center
  • Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
  • Rapids Water Park

Things To Do In Riviera Beach

The Riviera Beach area has a beautiful Marina which is not only a dock but also an excellent stopover for a run to the Bahamas. The Rapids Water Park has fun rides that both kids and grownups will enjoy. The Blue Heron Fleet has two boats departing from Palm Beach Inlet that travel to natural and artificial reefs. At these reefs one can catch snapper, mackerel, grouper, cobia, and other bottom species. The Dyer Park boasts of sports facilities including baseball and football fields, and basketball and sand volleyball courts. It is also ideal for those interested in biking or horseback riding.

Riviera Beach Transportation

Palm Beach International Airport is the closest major airport.

Riviera Beach Higher Education

College education opportunities can be found at Palm Beach Atlantic College-West Palm Beach.

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High Points

Riviera Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Riviera Beach Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Riviera Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Riviera Beach Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Riviera Beach, FL

Comparing Riviera Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens84
Racial Diversity77
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population63
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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