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Riverside
  • City in California
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Riverside

#192 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Riverside is a city in California with a population of 314,858. Riverside is in Riverside County. Living in Riverside offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Riverside there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Riverside and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Riverside are above average.
    About Riverside...
    Population
    314,858
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $418,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,568
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Riverside Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      276.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      6
      6.1
    • Rape
      45.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      117.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      490.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,930.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      563.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      14%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      17%
      11%
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    Working in Riverside

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,755
    National
    $69,021
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