Riverbank, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Riverbank, CA
At a Glance
How Riverbank Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverbank's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Riverbank a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Riverbank residents earn a median household income of $90,216 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,577. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverbank is $442,300 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,579. Median rent is $1,527/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Riverbank reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,541/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Riverbank hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverbank has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.