New York
Riverside is a small town in New York with a population of 3,538. Residents earn $41,397 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Riverside receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Riverside offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Riverside is $41,397, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 36.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Riverside is $113,800, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,612 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Riverside has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 53.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,397 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,748 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,387 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,746 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.9% |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,170 |
| County GDP | $5,787M |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Healthcare | 206 |
| Retail | 294 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,139 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.03% |
| Commute Time | 39.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $113,800 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,612 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,139 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.03% |
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,793/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1560°N, 77.0792°W |
| County FIPS | 36101 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.4% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 11,793/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.9% |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Retail Stores | 294 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 39.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |