At a Glance
Median Income
$67,917
$31,894 per capita
Home Value
$192,900
Zillow: $167,427
Median Rent
$991/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
17.9% 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+
3.8 / 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 $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,894. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,166 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $192,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,427. Median rent is $991/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Education
20.1% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population915
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density455/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$31,894
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$3,148M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,900
Rent$991
Ownership45.3%
Zillow$167,427
Housing Units435
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation193 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 30%
Commute40 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.