Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Riverside is a small city in Maryland with a population of 6,149. Residents earn $102,262 per year, which is 36% above the national average.
Based on current data, Riverside receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Riverside stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Riverside is $102,262, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Riverside among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Riverside is $237,300, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,805 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 41.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Riverside experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,262 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,085 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,318 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,308 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,155 |
| County GDP | $17,906M |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Healthcare | 665 |
| Retail | 664 |
| Manufacturing | 123 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $237,300 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $262,000 |
| Median List Price | $262,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $179 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.9% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,805 |
| 55% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,446 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,205/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.1 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 61 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4807°N, 76.2419°W |
| County FIPS | 24025 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,356/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 665 |
| Restaurants | 447 |
| Retail Stores | 664 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 30.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |