At a Glance
Median Income
$59,271
$32,303 per capita
Home Value
$139,100
Zillow: $167,214
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
1,364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 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?
B
3.1 / 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 $59,271 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,303. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $139,100 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,214. Median rent is $1,015/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,364/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population24,432
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density2,511/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,271
Per Capita$32,303
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,100
Rent$1,015
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$167,214
Housing Units11,821
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property1,364/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault56/100K
Burglary274/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation778 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.
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