Riverside, CA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 299,485
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Geography

Riverside is on the Santa Ana River, near the San Bernardino Mountains.

Cultural Attractions

Among Riverside's attractions are the annual jazz festival, the Metropolitan Museum, and historical sites.

Recreation

Victoria Golf Club and Canyon Crest Country Club are recreational destinations.

Historical

The citrus industry developed in Riverside in the late 1800s, when resident Eliza Tibbets began growing navel oranges from Brazil.

Fun Fact

The first golf course and polo field in Southern California were built in Riverside.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
299,485
Population under 55:
82.6%
Population over 55:
17.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Anaheim

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
91°F July High, 38°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$46,531
Median home price:
$188,150
Average property tax:
$1,217

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
14.2%
High
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
57
Middle schools:
24
High schools:
22

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
3
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
18
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
37

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
4/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
50/1
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
118/4

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
552

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