Riverside

Riverside, California Overview

Riverside scores 46.2/100 overall (C), ranking #12 of 20 cities in California — above the state composite of 42.9. Fiscal Health is the city’s relative strength at 56/100, while Environment lags at 25/100.

Income & Employment in Riverside

The median household income in Riverside is $88,175, 4% below the statewide median of $91,905. The local unemployment rate of 4.7% is lower than the state’s 5.4%. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in Riverside

With a violent crime rate of 550 per 100,000, Riverside exceeds the California average of 440. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 3409.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Riverside

Riverside has a cost of living index of 107.9 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $542,100. Median monthly rent is $1,812. Renters spend 24.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Riverside

The adult obesity rate in Riverside is 36.7%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.2%. Residents report an average of 18.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. California ranks #16 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Riverside

Riverside has a high school graduation rate of 91.8%. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.3:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Local districts invest $17,472 per student, well above the national median. The city has 66 public schools serving 55,307 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Riverside

Riverside enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 64.1°F. Summers average 76°F. Winters average 53.2°F. Annual precipitation is 26.3 inches.

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