Riverhead

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Riverhead, NY

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Quiet coastal living in eastern Long Island.

Coastal Beach Suburb MTA Rail Service Public Transportation

Bordered by Long Island Sound to the north and Flanders Bay to the south, Riverhead is a charming coastal community adjacent to the Hamptons. A fairly large town, Riverhead features the amenities and attractions of both a residential community and a tourist destination.

The area along Main Street is an attractive walking district full of unique shops and restaurants, with the Long Island Aquarium and Peconic Riverfront Park close at hand. Numerous golf courses can be found in and around the town as well. Residents enjoy nearby access to the area’s beaches and parks, and rail service makes it easy to make a quick trip into the city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Riverhead, NY is $2,123 for a studio, $2,368 for one bedroom, and $2,992 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverhead has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,368/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$14,758/month
1,787 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Pulaski Street Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-6

740 Students

4
out of 10

Phillips Avenue School

Public

Grades K-4

578 Students

1
out of 10

Roanoke Avenue School

Public

Grades K-4

408 Students

1
out of 10

Riverhead Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

827 Students

3
out of 10

Riverhead Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,001 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation
  • Atlantis Marine World
  • Long Island Science Center
  • Garden of Eve Farm
  • Dwarf Pine Plains Preserve

Airports

  • Long Island MacArthur
  • Tweed/New Haven

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.