Riverside, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County
Riverside, AL
At a Glance
How Riverside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Riverside a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Riverside residents earn a median household income of $67,750 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,272. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $214,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,795. Median rent is $1,073/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,053/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.