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Riverside, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,985 Population 16,542/sq mi density
$79,688 Median Income $41,119 per capita
$228,400 Home Value $112,548 Zillow
$962 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,688 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,400 home value, $962/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverside, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,688
6% above
$41,119 per capita
Home Value
$228,400
19% below
Zillow: $112,548
Median Rent
$962/mo
17% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
18% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 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)

Income
106%
Home Value
81%
Rent
83%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverside a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverside residents earn a median household income of $79,688 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,119. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverside is $228,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,548. Median rent is $962/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Riverside reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 520/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

39.7% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverside has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,985
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density16,542/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,688
Per Capita$41,119
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,400
Rent$962
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$112,548
Housing Units163
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property520/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary52/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,212 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverside was built in 1956.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.