At a Glance
Median Income
$122,833
$43,186 per capita
Home Value
$390,000
Zillow: $564,061
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.2% smoking rate
How Lake Riverside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Riverside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Riverside a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Riverside residents earn a median household income of $122,833 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,186. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Riverside is $390,000 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $564,061. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
32.6% of adults in Lake Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Riverside has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population1,445
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$122,833
Per Capita$43,186
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$390,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$564,061
Housing Units473
Rent Burden33.6%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation3,365 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute47 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Riverside was built in 2004.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.