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Riverside, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
316,241
Population
3,897/sq mi density
$88,575
Median Income
$33,716 per capita
$542,100
Home Value
$639,786 Zillow
$1,812
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
337 sunny days/yr
506
Violent Crime/100K
2,938 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,575 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$542,100 home value, $1,812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
506 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$542,100
92% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,812/mo
56% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
95,517
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$542,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$639,786
Median Sale Price
$640,000
Median List Price
$642,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.3%
Owner-Occupied
43.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,692/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,777/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,201/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,912/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,514/mo
Census median rent:
$1,812/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,346/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
135
Price Drops
27.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$388
Active Inventory
348
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
56.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $542,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $639,786 |
| Median Sale Price | $640,000 |
| Median List Price | $642,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $388 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,812 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,346 |
| FMR Studio | $1,692 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,777 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,201 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,912 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,514 |
Market
| Days on Market | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Homes Sold | 135 |
| Active Inventory | 348 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $388 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 95,517 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |