Riverside
- City in California
Riverside
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 558 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$365,300
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,378
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Riverside Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Riverside
Top Private Schools Near Riverside
- grade A
Notre Dame High School
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 167 reviews
- grade A
Aquinas High School
- Rating 4.31 out of 5 126 reviews
- grade A
La Sierra Academy
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 97 reviews
- grade A
Redlands Adventist Academy
- Rating 3.93 out of 5 61 reviews
- grade A minus
Redlands Christian School
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 80 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Riverside
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault316.3national 282.7
- Murder5.1national 6.1
- Rape41.7national 40.7
- Robbery142.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary390.7national 500.1
- Theft2,099.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft447.4national 284
Residents
Working in Riverside
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,045
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Riverside Reviews
Rating 4.04 out of 5 558 reviews
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It's a nice area, it has a lot of stores & shopping centers nearby. There isn't a whole lot that goes on, but there is plenty of options for a diverse group of people. The communities are completely diverse, and you see people of all race & ethnicities. There's shooting ranges, movie theaters, sports stores, restaurants, retail stores, grocery stores, an ice skating rink, bowling alleys and a whole lot more. The parks are also pretty nice, they have a lot of parks in many different communities with many different options of activities like skating, biking, exercising, running, hiking, walking, picnicking, relaxing, and playing sports like soccer, basketball, baseball, football, hockey, handball, and kickball. There's even a few places with a public pool. The apartment areas are also really nice and filled with plants & trees in the surrounding areas. They mostly all have pools, work out rooms, laundry rooms, balconies, garages & gated communities. And there's a really drive-in!
I recently moved to Riverside. I live in the Mission Grove area, which is full of clean well kept homes. There doesn't seem to be much crime in this area. It is close to shopping, grocery stores, and just a few minutes from the freeway. Overall I would say it is positive. There are always areas to improve. The city doesn't come and street sweep on the right day, silly things like that for instance.
Riverside is a very large city in comparison with my hometown. The downtown area has lots of nice restaurants, and a cute vintage vibe. I have been to some areas here that are in need of help from the more affluent in the community. I have no personal experience with the school system or law enforcement. I am unable to offer a personal opinion on either. However, this is my partners hometown, and he has nothing but good to say! It has been a good time so far!
Riverside is a very large city in comparison with my hometown. The downtown area has lots of nice restaurants, and a cute vintage vibe. I have been to some areas here that are in need of help from the more affluent in the community. I have no personal experience with the school system or law enforcement. I am unable to offer a personal opinion on either. However, this is my partners hometown, and he has nothing but good to say! It has been a good time so far!
I lived in Riverside back in the late 80's when I was a kid, moved to OC and now I've been back for a few years now. The city has obviously changed so much since the 80's. I love that Downtown is very artsy and it has a couple of nice restaurants as well as other small businesses and cute little boutiques with amazing finds. The mall is nice and well kept. Population is very diverse which I like, there are a few college's here as well. Some parts of Riverside are very old with amazing houses, I love the old small town feeling of those neighborhoods...specially the houses around RCC on Magnolia and the Victoria neighborhood. Also, if you think fancy grocery stores are only for OC or LA not true....Ralph's fresh fare are usually in affluent areas and there is one in Riverside, granted is in Canyon Crest area close to Benedict's castle but there is one here! Also Trader Joe's at the Riverside plaza.