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Riverside, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Walker County County
Riverside, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Riverside a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,080/100K.
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 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.