Riverside, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
262 Population 16,542/sq mi density
$63,472 Median Income $30,453 per capita
$104,900 Home Value $112,548 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,472 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverside, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,472
16% below
$30,453 per capita
Home Value
$104,900
63% below
Zillow: $112,548
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
250/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
49°F

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
84%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverside a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $63,472 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,453. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% 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 $104,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,548. 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 250/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 100.0% 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population262
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density16,542/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,472
Per Capita$30,453
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,900
Rent
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$112,548
Housing Units163
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property250/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,212 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverside was built in 1956.
15.2% 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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.