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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  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+
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Population
318,678

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$286,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,194
National
$949
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Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    45%
  • Own
    55%

Riverside Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      303
      283
    • Murder
      3
      6
    • Rape
      42
      41
    • Robbery
      180
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      607
      500
    • Theft
      2,257
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      593
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Median Household Income
    $58,979
    National
    $55,322
    Children
    20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      13%
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    Riverside has it all. They have an active nightlife for those who like to go out and have fun with friends, or to meet new people. They also have great outdoor activities. Rubidoux mountain is a popular location for beginner hikers or experienced athletes looking for a nice day outside. The weather is always nice for a relaxing bike ride on the extensive bike trail, too. There are parks to have parties, picnics, or to play all day. Riverside is close to all the stores you need, and if you're looking to go on a shopping spree, the Tyler mall has got it all!
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    Riverside is growing city that strives in its people. I've lived in Riverside my whole life so I've seen how much its grown in the 20+ years. I have visited other cities in California, Nevada, and Washington and none of them compare to Riverside. There is so much to do and see in Riverside. Not to mention the food here! There's so many different types or restaurants from Thai, Indian, Salvadorian, Mexican, and more! I defiantly recommend people to come to Riverside and visit it's mission inn, UCR, Mt. Rubidoux, and restaurants.
    Riverside, California is well known for the Orange groves and Art community, but there is more to Riverside than just that. In Riverside, there are amazing Hiking trails which are especially beautiful during the Winter! Riverside's hills become a dazzling sea of tall green grass that sway with the breeze, and if that is not enough, wildflowers bloom, puddles full of tadpoles and deep in the trenches, tree's and other tall plants extend out into the sun. One thing I would like to see changed here in Riverside, is the litter and graffiti. Walking up those trails, there are "spots" where young adults and adults like to relax. However, they do not pick up after themselves, and as nice it is to express oneself, vandalizing nature is not the place to do it.