Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pat's Meat Market
Coffee Shop
Speckled Ax
Coffee Shop
Rwanda Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Coveside Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mister Bagel
Coffee Shop
Roots Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Tony's Donuts
Coffee Shop
Rwanda Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Coffee By Design
Coffee Shop
Tandem Cafe and Roastery
Coffee Shop
Tandem Bakery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Spare Time Bowling
Bowling Alley
33 Elmwood
Bowling Alley
UNE Art Gallery
Museum
Westport Bowling Lanes
Bowling Alley
Electric Greenhouse
Theatre Arts
Memorial Field
Stadium
Prides Corner Drive-In
Cinema
Ampitheater
Attraction
Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Sun Tiki Studios
Nightclub
Elks Club
Attraction
Hadlock Field
Stadium
International Cryptozoology Museum
Museum
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Museum
Bayside Bowl
Bowling Alley
Mayo Street Arts
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (11) C+
Allagash Tasting Room
Bar
Definitive Brewing Company
Bar
Battery Steele Brewing
Bar
Austin Street Brewery
Bar
Foundation Brewing
Bar
Bissell Brothers
Bar
Geary Brewing
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Snack Bar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Brass Rail
Bar
Eddie's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Friendly Discount Beverage
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Workout Anytime 24/7
Gym
Wayside Food Program
Community Centre
Fred C Wescott Westbrook Community Center
Community Centre
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Community Centre
Greener Postures Yoga
Gym
Rêve Cycling Studio
Gym
Neighborhood Resource Hub
Community Centre
My Place Teen Center
Community Centre
Greater Portland School of Jukado
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Jewish Community Alliance
Community Centre
Italian Heritage Center
Community Centre
Crossfit Beacon
Gym
APEX Racket and Fitness
Gym
Portland Power Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Root Cellar
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Treehouse Cafe
Butcher
Norimoto Bakery
Bakery
Pella Seafood
Seafood
Rosemont Market and Bakery
Grocery Store
Veranda Asian Market
Grocery Store
P.J. Merrill Seafood
Seafood
Big Sky Bread Company
Bakery
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Hannaford
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Holy Donut
Bakery
Hong Kong Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Two Fat Cats
Bakery
The Cheese Shop of Portland
Cheese
Parks (3) F
Riverton Trolley Park
Park
Riverton Walking Trail
Park
Evergreen Woods Hiking trails
Park
University Park
Park
Pine Grove Park
Park
Baxter Pines
Park
Baxter Pines
Park
Nason's Corner Park
Park
Presumpscot Park
Park
Canco Woods
Park
Mayor Baxter Woods
Park
Presumpscot Park
Park
Presumpscot Park
Park
Capisic Pond Park
Park
Westbrook Recreational Park
Park
Caldwell Square
Park
Fore River Sanctuary
Park
Heseltine Park
Park
Cornelia Warren Park
Park
Payson Hill Recreation Area
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Back Cove Trail park- Cheverus High School Area
Park
Riverbank Park
Park
Edward Payson Park
Park
Trinity Park
Park
Shops (6) D-
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Hammond Lumber Company
Home Improvement
Hammond Lumber Company Drive Thru Warehouse
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
The Animal House
Pets
Euphoria Nail and Spa
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
The Dog Wash Etc.
Pets
Kohl's
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Euphoria Nail & Spa
Beauty
The Princess Lounge
Beauty
Big Lots
Department Store
Three D's Variety
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Roy's Shoe Shop
Shoes
The Quality Shop
Convenience Store
Indulge Salon & Day Spa
Beauty
Haknuman Meanchey Asian Market
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Deering Center (A+)

2. Rosemont (A+)

3. Libbytown (A)

4. Ocean Avenue (B)

5. Nasons Corner (C+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Riverton.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Riverside St + Hannaford
Bus Stop
Prides Corner
Bus Stop
85
Bus Stop
54
Bus Stop
West Falmouth Hannaford
Bus Stop
Westbrook Hub
Bus Stop
Westbrook Hub Firehouse
Bus Stop
William Clarke Dr Husky Shelter
Bus Stop
USM/Forest Avenue (NB)
Bus Stop
USM/Forest Avenue (SB)
Bus Stop
38
Bus Stop
39
Bus Stop
BEDFORD & FOREST (USM)
Bus Stop
Thompson's Point Rd + 100 Thompson's Point Rd
Bus Stop
Portland
Transit Station
Congress St + Frederic St
Bus Stop
Congress St + Frederic St
Bus Stop
693
Bus Stop
423
Bus Stop
Park Ave + Deering Ave
Bus Stop
Congress St + Valley St
Bus Stop
Congress St + Valley St
Bus Stop
GREYHOUND- CONGRESS ST
Bus Stop
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Bus Station
Stop 421
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Parkside (A+)

2. Valley Street (A+)

3. Downtown (A+)

4. Rosemont (A+)

5. Oakdale (A+)

cost of living D

The cost of living in Riverton is 116/100 - which is 13% higher than Maine.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Stroudwater (B-)

2. Nasons Corner (C+)

3. Valley Street (C-)

4. East Deering (D+)

5. East Bayside-India Street (D)

crime A

Riverton crime rates are 1,422 per 100k, which is 8% higher than Maine
Property Crime
1,285 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
137 crimes per 100k A+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Rosemont (A+)

2. Deering Center (A+)

3. North Deering (A+)

4. Ocean Avenue (A+)

5. West End (A+)

employment B-

The median income in Riverton is $61,323 - which is 21% higher than Maine.
Med. Household Income
$61,323 C-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Deering Center (A+)

2. Stroudwater (A+)

3. North Deering (A+)

4. Ocean Avenue (A+)

5. East Deering (A)

health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Portland Fire Department Riverton Fire Station
Fire Station
Prides Corner Fire Station
Fire Station
Portland North Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Portland Fire Department: Allen Avenue Station
Fire Station
Portland Fire Department: Allen Avenue Station
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mercy Westbrook
Clinic
Westbrook Fire and Rescue Station 3
Ambulance Station
Westbrook Fire and Rescue Station 3
Fire Station
Westbrook Police Department
Police
Westbrook Fire and Rescue Station 1
Ambulance Station
Westbrook Fire and Rescue Station 1
Fire Station
Portland Fire Department Ocean Avenue Fire Station
Fire Station
Portland Fire Department - Stevens Avenue Station
Fire Station
Brighton Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mercy West Falmouth Primary Care
Doctor
Endodontic Associates
Dentist
Main Street Dental
Dentist
Northern Light Mercy Physical Therapy
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pediatric Development Center
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
See more Riverton health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. East Deering (A+)

2. Deering Center (A+)

3. Nasons Corner (A+)

4. Ocean Avenue (A+)

5. Riverton (B+)

housing A+

Riverton home prices are $270,700 - which is 54% higher than Maine
Home Price
$270,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
4.4x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Ocean Avenue (A+)

2. Deering Center (A+)

3. East Deering (A+)

4. North Deering (A+)

5. Nasons Corner (A+)

schools C-

The Riverton graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Maine
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (1) F
Riverton School
Portland Arts & Technology H S
Lyman Moore Middle School
Fred P Hall School
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
St Brigid School
Lincoln Middle School
Breakwater School
Longfellow School-Portland
Ocean Avenue
Congin School
Westbrook Regional Technology Ctr
Oxford-Cumberland Canal School
Levey Day School
Presumpscot School
Westbrook Middle School
Falmouth Middle School
Falmouth Elementary School
King Middle School
East End Community School
Saccarappa School
The Little Dolphin School Foundation
High Schools (0) F
Casco Bay High School
The Maine Girls Academy
Deering High School
Cheverus High School
Westbrook High School
Falmouth High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Parkside (A)

2. Rosemont (A)

3. Deering Center (A)

4. Ocean Avenue (B+)

5. Downtown (B)

ratings D-

Riverton has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes D-
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. East End (A+)

2. West End (A+)

3. Rosemont (A+)

4. Deering Center (B+)

5. Stroudwater (B-)

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverton Trolley Park
      Riverton Walking Trail
      Evergreen Woods Hiking trails
      University Park
      Pine Grove Park
      Baxter Pines
      Baxter Pines
      Nason's Corner Park

      Entertainment

      Spare Time Bowling
      33 Elmwood
      UNE Art Gallery
      Westport Bowling Lanes
      Electric Greenhouse
      Memorial Field
      Prides Corner Drive-In
      Ampitheater

      Food & Drink

      Allagash Tasting Room
      Definitive Brewing Company
      Battery Steele Brewing
      Austin Street Brewery
      Foundation Brewing
      Bissell Brothers
      Geary Brewing
      Dunkin'

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverton? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Riverton.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverton? The cost of living in Riverton is 116/100 - which is 13% higher than Maine.
      Riverton
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      Portland
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverton? Riverton crime rates are 1,422, which are 8% higher than Maine
      Total Crime
      1,422 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 71

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Riverton? The median income in Riverton is $61,323 which is 21% higher than Maine.
      Median household income
      $61,32311% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,02414% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Riverton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Brighton Medical Center
      Maine Medical Center
      Mercy Hospital - Fore River Campus
      Martin's Point Health Care

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Iris Network for the Blind
      Maine Eye Center
      Maine Orthotics & Prosthetics

      A+ Housing

      What are Riverton home prices? Riverton home prices are $270,700 - which is 54% higher than Maine
      Median home value
      $270,70047% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,08314% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Riverton have good schools? The Riverton graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than Maine
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Riverton a good place to live? Riverton has an overall rating of 50% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      50%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      50%

      1 total surveys

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