Curious what people think. I've been here for 8 years and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $104,055, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,772 people. Homes are going for about $352,300 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Thomas M.
big facts right here
35 upvotes
Ellie Price
this is the way
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Danielle P.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Vietnamese places. the quality of life is solid.
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Piper C.
I've lived in Riverside for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong sense of community
- The safety scene is improving
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Dominic Mendoza
I'm a marketing manager and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Claire Carter
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want outdoor recreation, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Benjamin Miller
Used to live on the West side, now on the Maple Ridge side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Landon T.
Moved here from San Diego about 11 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but No regrets on my end..
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Kinsley
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely pretty good and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Westside) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Violet W.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Houston it's better than expected.
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brooks_chef
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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