Living in La Riviera, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Riviera · Census data 2020–2024
La Riviera has 11,492 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $97,975 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $459,200, the median rent is $1,849/month.
La Riviera at a glance
- Population
- 11,492
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $97,975State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $459,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,849/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is La Riviera a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in La Riviera
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Riviera the median home value is $459,200, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,849 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,034 a month in housing costs.
La Riviera median household income
The median household income in La Riviera is $97,975 and the income per person is $44,265. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Riviera: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,709
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.60
La Riviera demographics
- Population
- 11,492
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 4,398
- Foreign-born
- 13.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Riviera ›
Education in La Riviera
39.7% of adults 25 and older in La Riviera have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Riviera
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
La Riviera vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Riviera | 11,492 | $97,975 | $459,200 | $1,849 |
| Rosemont | 23,766 | $90,046 | $460,700 | $1,831 |
| Arden-Arcade | 94,994 | $77,321 | $560,200 | $1,588 |
| Mather | 4,520 | $146,023 | $585,900 | $2,181 |
| Carmichael | 76,948 | $85,914 | $579,500 | $1,702 |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 6,095 | $62,528 | $362,200 | $1,473 |
| Sacramento | 528,706 | $87,321 | $506,300 | $1,779 |
| Rancho Cordova | 81,849 | $89,585 | $477,600 | $1,787 |
| Florin | 50,211 | $71,111 | $386,900 | $1,622 |
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What is the median household income in La Riviera, CA?
The median household income in La Riviera is $97,975, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Riviera?
The median home value in La Riviera is $459,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Riviera?
The median gross rent in La Riviera is $1,849 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is La Riviera, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median.
What is the median age in La Riviera?
The median age in La Riviera is 33.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Riviera?
The average commute to work in La Riviera is 26 minutes; 24.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Riviera?
The unemployment rate in La Riviera is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Riviera?
39.7% of adults in La Riviera have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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