Riverbank, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,881 Population 5,283/sq mi density
$90,216 Median Income $33,577 per capita
$442,300 Home Value $482,579 Zillow
$1,527 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
164 Violent Crime/100K 1,541 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$90,216 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$442,300 home value, $1,527/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
164 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverbank, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,216
20% above
$33,577 per capita
Home Value
$442,300
57% above
Zillow: $482,579
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
31% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
57% below
1,541/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
120%
Home Value
157%
Rent
131%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverbank a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population24,881
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density5,283/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.4%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,216
Per Capita$33,577
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B+
Home Value$442,300
Rent$1,527
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$482,579
Housing Units7,455
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent164/100K
Property1,541/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking13.1%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation134 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Did You Know?

Riverbank was founded in 1922.
The median home in Riverbank was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
21.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.