At a Glance
Median Income
$41,397
$25,748 per capita
Median Rent
$2,612/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
344/100K
3,098/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
36.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverside residents earn a median household income of $41,397 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,748. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 344 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,098/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,538
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density11,793/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,397
Per Capita$25,748
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty36.9%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
F
Home Value
Rent$2,612
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$199,328
Housing Units253
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent344/100K
Property3,098/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation945 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute40 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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