Living in Riverside, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
Riverside has 24,435 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $61,352 (14% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $147,800, the median rent is $1,050/month.
Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 24,435
- Median age
- 36State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $61,352State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $147,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,050/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
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 $147,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,050 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,098 a month in housing costs.
Riverside median household income
The median household income in Riverside is $61,352 and the income per person is $33,113. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,782
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.24
Riverside demographics
- Population
- 24,435
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 10,914
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverside ›
Education in Riverside
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 24,435 | $61,352 | $147,800 | $1,050 |
| Dayton | 136,579 | $45,247 | $100,600 | $918 |
| Beavercreek | 47,126 | $110,088 | $279,600 | $1,457 |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | 1,508 | $89,615 | — | $1,422 |
| Oakwood | 9,458 | $156,667 | $370,100 | $1,416 |
| Huber Heights | 43,455 | $79,131 | $177,300 | $1,258 |
| Kettering | 57,206 | $74,681 | $208,500 | $1,051 |
| Shiloh | 10,526 | $45,874 | $126,800 | $883 |
| Fairborn | 34,534 | $61,751 | $175,000 | $977 |
More for people moving to Riverside
Riverside ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Riverside: FAQ
What is the median household income in Riverside, OH?
The median household income in Riverside is $61,352, 14% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $147,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Riverside?
The median gross rent in Riverside is $1,050 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Riverside, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 6.6%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside is 36 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Riverside?
The average commute to work in Riverside is 21 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverside?
The unemployment rate in Riverside is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverside?
22.5% 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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