The Town FilesRiver Park, Florida
Community in St. Lucie County · population 6,514 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $244,000
- Household income
- $55,437
- Jan low / Jul high
- 57° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 45
- Median age
- 49.2
River Park is a community of 6,514 people in St. Lucie County, Florida. The median home is worth $244,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 75% of Florida towns.
How River Park ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in River Park is worth $244,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $55,437, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,690 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | River Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,690 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $55,437 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.8% | — |
Who lives in River Park
| People | River Park | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.2 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 14.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in River Park
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F. About 58.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of River Park since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 9, 2024 about 6.8 miles from the town center and killed 6. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 9, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 2007.
Severe weather in St. Lucie County since 1996
St. Lucie County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
| November 8, 2022 | Tropical Storm | EM-3587: Tropical Storm Nicole |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4673: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County had 90,334 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,238 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in River Park itself the ACS puts it at 9.5%.
Public schools in River Park
7 public schools with 7,792 students, about 18.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,811 | 24.5 |
| WEST GATE K-8 SCHOOL | PK-8 | 1,582 | 18.2 |
| RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL OF ST. LUCIE (charter) | PK-8 | 1,415 | 17.9 |
| NORTHPORT K-8 SCHOOL | PK-8 | 1,265 | 17.3 |
| FLORESTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 651 | 16.7 |
| VILLAGE GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL | PK-5 | 597 | 19.9 |
| SAVANNA RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 471 | 14.7 |
Towns near River Park
- Indian River Estates, FL3.0 mi · 6,584 people · home $280,400
- White City, FL3.4 mi · 3,779 people · home $397,100
- Port St. Lucie, FL4.5 mi · 204,851 people · home $369,200
- Fort Pierce South, FL6.2 mi · 5,209 people · home $224,100
- Hutchinson Island South, FL6.9 mi · 4,988 people · home $406,800
- Fort Pierce, FL7.2 mi · 47,297 people · home $250,800
- North River Shores, FL7.8 mi · 3,459 people · home $309,800
- Jensen Beach, FL7.8 mi · 12,652 people · home $411,700
River Park questions
Is River Park, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, River Park scores better for retirees than 41% of Florida towns and quieter than 59%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.2).
How much does a house cost in River Park?
The median owner-occupied home in River Park is valued at $244,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,437, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,690 a month.
What is the weather like in River Park?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 57.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does River Park get tornadoes?
45 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of River Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 9, 2024. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)