Riverside, CA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Riverside, California Summary

Life in Riverside research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Riverside over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Riverside:

  • The population in Riverside is 316,076.

  • The median home value in Riverside is $606,630.

  • The median income in Riverside is $83,448.

  • The cost of living in Riverside is 124 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Riverside is $1,711.

  • The unemployment rate in Riverside is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Riverside is 12.8%.

  • The average high in Riverside is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.

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Riverside SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
6
Commute
4
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Riverside, CA Crime Report

Crime in Riverside summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Riverside. Key points include:

  • There were 12,018 total crimes in Riverside in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverside is 3,756.9 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverside is 516.4 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverside is 3,240.5 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Riverside is 61.64% above the national average.

12,018
Total Crimes
61.64%
Above National Average

Crime In Riverside Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Riverside
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 12,018 3,756.9 2,581.0 2,324.2
Violent Crime 1,652 516.4 442.0 369.8
Murder 17 5.3 5.6 6.3
Robbery 434 135.7 113.6 66.1
Aggravated Assault 1,063 332.3 288.7 268.2
Property Crime 10,366 3,240.5 2,138.9 1,954.4
Burglary 1,563 488.6 369.7 269.8
Larceny 7,058 2,206.4 1,341.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 1,745 545.5 427.6 282.7

Riverside, CA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Riverside summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Riverside. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Riverside is 124 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Riverside is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Riverside is $606,630.

  • The median income in Riverside is $83,448.

124
Riverside's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Riverside Comparison Table

Living Expense Riverside California National Average
Overall 124 139 100
Services 116 110 100
Groceries 111 112 100
Health 114 109 100
Housing 147 204 100
Transportation 126 126 100
Utilities 109 124 100

Riverside, CA Weather

  • The average high in Riverside is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.

  • There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.

StatRiverside
Average Annual High81.2
Average Annual Low52.0
Annual Precipitation Days18.0
Average Annual Precipitation10.0
Average Annual Snowfall1.7
81.2°
Average High
18.0°
Days of Rain

Riverside, CA Photos

Riverside Skyline
Source: Public Domain
Riverside Panorama
Source: Wikipedia User Staticfish | CC BY-SA 3.0
Missioninnentry
Source: Wikipedia User Greg Balzer | CC BY 2.0
Victorian Historical House
Source: Wikipedia User Marx01 at English Wikiped | CC BY-SA 3.0
End Of Citrus
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Riverside  Sr A Blackbird At The March Field Air Museum
Source: Wikipedia User Dereck Bradley | CC BY 2.0
Mt Rubidoux
Source: Public Domain
Ucr Belltower
Source: Wikipedia User AllyUnion | Attribution
Train In Citrus Groves In Riversidec California Chs
Source: Public Domain

2 Reviews & Comments About Riverside

Overall User Rating
5.0
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 01:49:55.259747

I would say crime rate in Riverside is down and most crimes are low on the scale of severity. I love the school systems and houses. They have a mix of many things to do like parks, swimming, rock climbing, trampoline parks. Someone visiting can defiantly find something to do.

I love the trampoline parks. I love the parks and outdoor just site seeing. I would say sometimes they do not have toilet paper in park restrooms and here and there homeless people with be there but most friendly. trampoline parks can get crowded.


HomeSnacks User -

I've lived in Riverside most of my life and never once heard it refered to by anyone as wiggerside.

Of course I can't hear much of anything over the ranchero music...||But I promise you the acre of land I live on in Riverside is 100% more picturesque and beautiful then the shithole apartment your typing this clickbate from somewhere in Canoga Park."

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Riverside Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Riverside

The current population in Riverside is 316,076. The population has increased 5.2% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 316,076 -2.4%
2021 323,935 0.7%
2020 321,570 0.9%
2019 318,678 0.7%
2018 316,335 1.1%
2017 313,041 1.3%
2016 309,150 1.0%
2015 306,128 0.8%
2014 303,569 1.0%
2013 300,553 -

Race / Ethnicity in Riverside

White
27.3% (86,337)
African American
5.4% (17,060)
American Indian
0.2% (767)
Asian
8.2% (25,932)
Hawaiian
0.3% (973)
Other
0.2% (552)
Two Or More
3.0% (9,468)
Hispanic
55.4% (174,987)

Riverside is:

  • 27.3% White with 86,337 White residents.

  • 5.4% African American with 17,060 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 767 American Indian residents.

  • 8.2% Asian with 25,932 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 973 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 552 Other residents.

  • 3.0% Two Or More with 9,468 Two Or More residents.

  • 55.4% Hispanic with 174,987 Hispanic residents.

Race Riverside CA USA
White 27.3% 35.2% 58.9%
African American 5.4% 5.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 8.2% 14.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.0% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 55.4% 39.7% 18.7%

Gender in Riverside

Female
50.2% (158,713)
Male
49.8% (157,363)
  • Riverside is 50.2% female with 158,713 female residents.

  • Riverside is 49.8% male with 157,363 male residents.

Gender Riverside CA USA
Female 50.2% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 49.8% 50.1% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Riverside for adults over 25

  • 9.0% of adults in Riverside completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Riverside completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Riverside completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Riverside completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Riverside completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Riverside completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Riverside completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Riverside completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Riverside completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
9.0% (28,446)
9-12th Grade
8.0% (25,286)
High School / GED
28.0% (88,501)
Some College
22.0% (69,536)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (25,286)
Bachelor's Degree
14.0% (44,250)
Master's Degree
7.0% (22,125)
Professional Degree
2.0% (6,321)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (6,321)
Education Riverside CA USA
< 9th Grade 9.0% 9.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 8.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 28.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 22.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 22.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Riverside, California

  • 4.5% of households in Riverside earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.9% of households in Riverside earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Riverside earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Riverside earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Riverside earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Riverside earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Riverside earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.1% of households in Riverside earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Riverside earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Riverside earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.5% (1,409,320)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (915,691)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.5% (1,735,031)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (1,891,079)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.0% (3,145,748)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.1% (5,099,317)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.3% (4,195,844)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.1% (6,338,975)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.2% (3,548,262)
$200,000 or more
10.5% (3,328,328)
Income Riverside CA USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 3.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.5% 5.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 6.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.0% 8.7% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.1% 13.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.3% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.1% 17.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.2% 10.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 10.5% 17.9% 11.4%

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