The Town FilesRiviera, Texas
Community in Kleberg County · population 609 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $101,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.7
Riviera is a community of 609 people in Kleberg County, Texas. It ranks more seaside character than 98% of Texas towns, quieter than 91% of Texas towns, better for families than 88% of Texas towns.
How Riviera ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
74.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Riviera | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $101,875 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.6% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Riviera
| People | Riviera | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Riviera
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 44.7°F. About 30.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 140 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 12 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Riviera since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 5, 1965 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 2016.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on November 1, 2025.
Severe weather in Kleberg County since 1996
Kleberg County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Kleberg County
Kleberg County had 11,926 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,790 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Riviera itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Riviera
3 public schools with 477 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAUFER H S | 9-12 | 194 | 10.8 |
| NANNY EL | PK-5 | 170 | 14.2 |
| DE LA PAZ MIDDLE | 6-8 | 113 | 18.8 |
Towns near Riviera
- Ricardo, TX8.8 mi · 1,075 people · home $246,700
- Kingsville, TX15.0 mi · 25,402 people · home $149,400
- Bishop, TX19.7 mi · 3,174 people · home $111,800
- Premont, TX20.4 mi · 2,455 people · home $89,800
- Falfurrias, TX21.9 mi · 4,609 people · home $79,900
- Driscoll, TX26.0 mi · 680 people · home $100,900
- La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX29.2 mi · 1,359 people · home $332,800
Riviera questions
Is Riviera, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Riviera scores better for retirees than 71% of Texas towns and quieter than 91%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
What is the weather like in Riviera?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 44.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Riviera get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Riviera since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 5, 1965. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)