At a Glance
Median Income
$97,500
$29,235 per capita
Home Value
$235,500
Zillow: $293,170
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
2,770/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
258 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
3.3 / 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 $97,500 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,235. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,534 business establishments, including 174 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $235,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,170. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,770/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age19.9 yrs
Density602/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,500
Per Capita$29,235
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$4,552M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,500
Rent$1,188
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$293,170
Housing Units91
Rent Burden46.7%
Crime
F
Violent223/100K
Property2,770/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,639/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,294 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 174 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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