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Riverhead
City in New York, United States
Overview
Riverhead is a lively small city on Long Island's North Fork, blending historic charm with growing arts, entertainment, and culinary scenes. Its riverside downtown, proximity to wineries, and family attractions make it a popular destination for visitors to Eastern Long Island.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
35,902
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.92°, -72.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$4,200
Local Cost
$2,660
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
11.5°C
Summer Avg
21.7°C
Winter Avg
1.7°C
Record High
34.7°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1168 mm
Internet Speed
217 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FOK
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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