Living in Riverside, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
Riverside has 6,585 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $105,785 (about the same as the Maryland median), the median home value is $246,100, the median rent is $1,898/month.
Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 6,585
- Median age
- 35.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $105,785State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $246,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,898/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Maryland median; home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Riverside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverside the median home value is $246,100, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,898 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,644 a month in housing costs.
Riverside median household income
The median household income in Riverside is $105,785 and the income per person is $47,044. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,687
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.39
Riverside demographics
- Population
- 6,585
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 2,687
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverside ›
Education in Riverside
39.5% of adults 25 and older in Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 6,585 | $105,785 | $246,100 | $1,898 |
| Perryman | 2,174 | $35,392 | $245,400 | — |
| Abingdon | 5,019 | $136,833 | $366,200 | $2,083 |
| Bel Air South | 58,137 | $123,653 | $405,900 | $1,757 |
| Aberdeen | 17,298 | $74,826 | $261,400 | $1,363 |
| Edgewood | 24,922 | $80,772 | $242,200 | $1,375 |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 2,193 | $125,069 | — | $2,086 |
| Bel Air | 10,585 | $74,605 | $318,400 | $1,492 |
| Joppatowne | 14,237 | $117,881 | $342,300 | $1,729 |
More for people moving to Riverside
Riverside ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Riverside: FAQ
What is the median household income in Riverside, MD?
The median household income in Riverside is $105,785, about the same as the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverside?
The median home value in Riverside is $246,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Riverside?
The median gross rent in Riverside is $1,898 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Riverside, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Maryland median; home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside is 35.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Riverside?
The average commute to work in Riverside is 31 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverside?
The unemployment rate in Riverside is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverside?
39.5% of adults in Riverside 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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