The Town FilesRiverpoint, Washington
Community in King County · population 774 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,121,000
- Household income
- $175,577
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 70°
- Snow a year
- 42 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 46.0
Riverpoint is a community of 774 people in King County, Washington. The median home is worth $1,121,000, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 99% of Washington towns, quieter than 97% of Washington towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Washington towns.
How Riverpoint ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Riverpoint is worth $1,121,000, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $175,577, which is more affordable than 21% of Washington towns. 95.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Riverpoint | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,121,000 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | — | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $175,577 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 95.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Riverpoint
| People | Riverpoint | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.0 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.7% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 93.9% |
Weather in Riverpoint
July highs average 70.1°F and January lows 31.5°F. About 99.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 42.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Riverpoint since 1950.
Severe weather in King County since 1996
King County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 28, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4775: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 23, 2020 | Flood | DR-4539: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in King County
King County had 1,449,785 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $132,279 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Riverpoint itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Towns near Riverpoint
- Riverbend, WA2.1 mi · 2,123 people · home $811,100
- North Bend, WA2.7 mi · 7,461 people · home $1,048,600
- Wilderness Rim, WA3.5 mi · 1,617 people · home $681,300
- Snoqualmie, WA8.5 mi · 14,121 people · home $977,200
- Fall City, WA11.3 mi · 2,032 people · home $1,010,300
- Mirrormont, WA13.0 mi · 3,858 people · home $973,900
- Carnation, WA14.4 mi · 2,158 people · home $875,000
- Hobart, WA14.5 mi · 6,767 people · home $950,300
Riverpoint questions
Is Riverpoint, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Riverpoint scores better for retirees than 85% of Washington towns and quieter than 97%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.0).
How much does a house cost in Riverpoint?
The median owner-occupied home in Riverpoint is valued at $1,121,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $175,577, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Riverpoint?
July highs average 70.1°F and January lows 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 99.8 inches of precipitation a year and 42.0 inches of snow.
Does Riverpoint get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Riverpoint in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)