At a Glance
Median Income
$71,952
$23,284 per capita
Home Value
$380,600
Zillow: $475,138
Violent Crime
201/100K
3,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverside residents earn a median household income of $71,952 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,284. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $380,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $475,138. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Riverside reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,038/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,238
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,952
Per Capita$23,284
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
B+
Home Value$380,600
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$475,138
Housing Units380
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property3,038/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,368 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Riverside was founded in 1894.
The median home in Riverside was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.