At a Glance
Median Income
$76,071
$29,041 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
Zillow: $199,328
Median Rent
$1,591/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.9% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $76,071 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,041. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,170 business establishments, including 220 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,328. Median rent is $1,591/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
18.3% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
94.6% 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population591
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density11,793/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,071
Per Capita$29,041
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$1,591
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$199,328
Housing Units253
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,363/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation945 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1951.
23.5% work from home.
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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 220 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.