Living in Riverside, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
Riverside has 4,038 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $59,318 (31% lower than the New York median), the median rent is $2,846/month.
Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 4,038
- Median age
- 34.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,318State: $85,974
- Median rent
- $2,846/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
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 —. Renters pay a median of $2,846 per month, which is 14.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,243 a month in housing costs.
Riverside median household income
The median household income in Riverside is $59,318 and the income per person is $31,418. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,189
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.73
Riverside demographics
- Population
- 4,038
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 1,086
- Foreign-born
- 27.3%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverside ›
Education in Riverside
32.9% of adults 25 and older in Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 16.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 4,038 | $59,318 | — | $2,846 |
| Northampton | 499 | $78,421 | $393,300 | — |
| Riverhead | 14,936 | $83,008 | $457,400 | $2,045 |
| Flanders | 6,609 | $88,393 | $419,600 | $2,311 |
| Westhampton | 3,900 | $119,886 | $1,018,200 | $1,833 |
| Aquebogue | 1,869 | $93,523 | $613,200 | $2,706 |
| Northville | 1,912 | $159,018 | $872,000 | — |
| Calverton | 5,618 | $60,442 | $229,200 | $1,828 |
| Baiting Hollow | 2,614 | $108,571 | $586,300 | $1,827 |
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What is the median household income in Riverside, NY?
The median household income in Riverside is $59,318, 31% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Riverside?
The median gross rent in Riverside is $2,846 per month, about 14.5% of household income.
Is Riverside, NY a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside is 34.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Riverside?
The average commute to work in Riverside is 35 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverside?
The unemployment rate in Riverside is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverside?
32.9% 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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