Lake Riverside, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Lake Riverside is a small town in California with a population of 1,445. Residents earn $122,833 per year, which is 63% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,445 Population 198/sq mi density
$122,833 Median Income $43,186 per capita
$390,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$122,833 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$390,000 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,833
63% higher than US avg
Home Value $390,000
38% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.6%
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How Lake Riverside Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,445
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 61%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,833
Per Capita$43,186
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$331,868M
Commute47 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$390,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation3,365 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+90.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute47 min
Libraries88

Is Lake Riverside a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lake Riverside receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lake Riverside stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lake Riverside is $122,833, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Lake Riverside among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lake Riverside is $390,000, 38% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lake Riverside enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Lake Riverside has a population of 1,445 with a density of 198 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.9%).

Population

1,445
Total Population
198
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Lake Riverside vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lake Riverside vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lake Riverside is $122,833, which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Lake Riverside vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,833
63% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,186
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
IRS Avg AGI$104,353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg
Establishments (County)133,031
County GDP$331,868M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,243
Healthcare11,184
Retail9,270
Manufacturing2,955

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time46.8 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lake Riverside is $390,000, 38% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$390,000
38% above US avg
Median List Price$525,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$525,000
$/Sq Ft$321
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio97.2%
Price Drops42.9%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Rate2.36%
In Lake Riverside, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lake Riverside vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity24.5%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.7%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access97.5%
Healthcare Facilities11,184

Crime Rates: Lake Riverside vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Lake Riverside has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.8 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,365 ft (1,026 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates33.5187°N, 116.8121°W
County FIPS06073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.2%
D 56.9%

Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.6%
3% below US avg
High School+90.9%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density198/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries88
Healthcare Facilities11,184
Restaurants8,243
Retail Stores9,270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute46.8 min
Work from Home16.0%

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