At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$135,178 per capita
Home Value
$1,824,700
Zillow: $2,195,451
Median Rent
$2,419/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.2%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.6%
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverside residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $135,178. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $1,824,700 , 547% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,195,451. Median rent is $2,419/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 748/100K.
Education
78.2% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(132% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population9,216
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density3,808/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$135,178
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,824,700
Rent$2,419
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$2,195,451
Housing Units3,064
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent29/100K
Property748/100K
Health
Obesity20.6%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.2%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+41.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute36 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1964.
16.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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