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Riverside

Downtown

#13 in Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in Riverside
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 3 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B
Downtown is a neighborhood in Riverside, California with a population of 11,123. Downtown is in Riverside County. Living in Downtown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Downtown there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Downtown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Downtown are above average.
About Downtown...
Population
11,123
Neighborhood in
Riverside
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$340,804
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,109
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    45%
  • Own
    55%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$62,049
National
$55,322
Families with Children
33%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    26%
    13%
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Downtown Reviews

3 reviews
Downtown Riverside has several attractions that are seasonal, such as the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn, a historical hotel, with delicious food and drinks to enjoy while looking at the colorful lights at night. It also has an art gallery that many can enjoy to look at for free.
  • May 1 2018
  • Overall Experience
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I had moved to Riverside when I was about 4 years old and lived ever since my overall experience has been great. I would prefer to move to another area just because I like to explore different areas. If I were to move I would like to move back because this is the place I call home. The ranking of this area should be on the top of list due to it being a great place to be raise. The environment is will clean and the people here are very friendly.
  • July 13 2016
  • Overall Experience
Crime does not really happen here in riverside. As much as other countries or areas. I can say that it is a very safe environment to live in.
  • July 13 2016
  • Crime & Safety