Living in Riverside, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
Riverside has 624 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $88,750 (3% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $119,500, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Riverside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 624
- Median age
- 31.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $119,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the New York median; home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Riverside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverside the median home value is $119,500, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $991 a month in housing costs.
Riverside median household income
The median household income in Riverside is $88,750 and the income per person is $31,171. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 262
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.50
Riverside demographics
- Population
- 624
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 37.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 250
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverside ›
Education in Riverside
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 624 | $88,750 | $119,500 | $1,021 |
| Painted Post | 1,824 | $62,891 | $155,900 | $839 |
| Corning | 10,643 | $61,760 | $158,400 | $1,014 |
| Gang Mills | 4,177 | $108,194 | $308,400 | $1,474 |
| South Corning | 1,132 | $58,750 | $124,600 | $1,310 |
| Campbell | 800 | $45,313 | $99,900 | $866 |
| Addison | 1,688 | $55,921 | $97,300 | $716 |
| Big Flats | 5,651 | $89,286 | $224,400 | $1,381 |
| Lawrenceville | 707 | $72,708 | $130,600 | $925 |
More for people moving to Riverside
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What is the median household income in Riverside, NY?
The median household income in Riverside is $88,750, 3% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $119,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Riverside?
The median gross rent in Riverside is $1,021 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Riverside, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the New York median; home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside is 31.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Riverside?
The average commute to work in Riverside is 18 minutes; 20.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverside?
The unemployment rate in Riverside is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverside?
17.4% 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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