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Riviera, TX

Riviera, TX.

Population: 1,659 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Riviera, TX is $258,587 — up 9.2% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hurricane, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,587

Typical home value

+9.2%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$258,587
1-year appreciation
+9.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$260,932
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$310,000
For-sale inventory
11
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$918/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,078/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,566/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,893/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.8 : 1
Schools include
KAUFER H S, NANNY EL, DE LA PAZ MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hurricane, hail, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
62
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Highest AQI recorded (year)
107

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,773
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,513

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Padre Island National Seashore (31 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Dawson Private Strip (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kingsville Naval Air Station (NQI) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF CORPUS CHRISTI, CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL KLEBERG
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-172 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
16.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,068
Mean commute to work
37 min
Households with broadband internet
62.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,864
Average weekly wage
$1,014
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RivieraState medianUS median
Typical home value$258,587$260,760$288,527
Median annual property tax$2,068$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Riviera, TX?
$258,587.
What is typical rent in Riviera, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,314/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Riviera, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hurricane, hail, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Riviera, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Riviera, TX. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Riviera, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Riviera, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Riviera, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Riviera, TX?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Riviera, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Riviera, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Riviera, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Riviera

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