At a Glance
Median Income
$88,575
$33,716 per capita
Home Value
$542,100
Zillow: $639,786
Median Rent
$1,812/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
506/100K
2,938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
337 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverside a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverside residents earn a median household income of $88,575 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,716. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $542,100 , 92% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $639,786. Median rent is $1,812/month, with 33.8% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 506 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,938/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 337 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population316,241
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density3,897/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,575
Per Capita$33,716
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$542,100
Rent$1,812
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$639,786
Housing Units95,517
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent506/100K
Property2,938/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault316/100K
Burglary391/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking12.0%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days337/yr
Rain26.3 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation892 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations126
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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