Riverside, IL Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Waylon Myers Jan 16, 2026

Best restaurants in Riverside?

Crime rate is something to consider -Riverside sits at 104.5 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great.

2 replies 6 upvotes qa

Nora Price Sep 24, 2025

Pros and cons of Riverside after 6 years

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,435/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 9,079 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Riverside sits at 104.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

4 replies 10 upvotes living

Alice Martin Aug 11, 2025

Rent in Riverside getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a small town city with about 9,079 people. Household incomes average around $149,219 in Riverside. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than yo...

1 replies 1 upvotes housing

Nora Price Apr 6, 2025

Considering Riverside vs Minneapolis -help me decide

Random thought, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,435/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective.

0 replies 3 upvotes moving