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
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 18
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 37
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
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 552
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