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Riverside

#183 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • City in California
  • 378 reviews
B-
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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Riverside is a city in California with a population of 321,570. Riverside is in Riverside County. Living in Riverside offers residents a 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
321,570

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$319,200
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,249
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Riverside Rankings

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  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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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
      288.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      50.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      165.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      510
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,020.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      527.4
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    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
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      13%

    Working in Riverside

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,460
    National
    $55,322
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    Riverside Reviews

    378 reviews
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    I love the neighborhoods because everyone knows everyone and we are all friends! Similar to the schools, all the students might live close by, without knowing, and can easily hang out. There are different areas for friends to hang out, like the movies and there are many food places nearby!The traffic may be a lot sometimes due to the different times, for example, during the afternoon. Mid day is by far the worst time to be out because of everyone trying to leave work or pick up their kids, but traffic is terrible and can take up to 2 hours. Night life is amazing because of the beautiful lights and the freedom of going out with friends or family. I have personally loved going out with friends around 8 or 9 because of the weather, as well. The wind is a cool breeze and feeling the wind after watching a great movie is by far my favorite feeling!
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    I have lived in Riverside for over 7 years and have loved it thus far. There are many things to do in Riverside all within a short distance. We have Mt. Rubidoux, Fairmount Park, the Santa Ana bike trail and many other outdoor things. There are areas that aren't as well lit as others, therefore I would consider those areas less safe, but over all this city has a lot to offer. The diversity in people is great. You can reach the beaches, mountains, deserts all within an hour! The weather is quite hot during the summer, but spring, fall and winter have wonderful climate.
    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!