Living in Riverside, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
Riverside has 362 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $101,875 (23% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $255,400, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Riverside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 30.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $101,875State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $255,400State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Oregon median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
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 $255,400, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 41.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,583 a month in housing costs.
Riverside median household income
The median household income in Riverside is $101,875 and the income per person is $35,990. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 113
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.35
Riverside demographics
- Population
- 362
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverside ›
Education in Riverside
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 362 | $101,875 | $255,400 | $1,075 |
| Gopher Flats | 382 | $76,250 | $262,500 | $878 |
| Mission | 878 | $34,583 | $215,600 | $713 |
| Pendleton | 16,950 | $66,563 | $287,100 | $956 |
| Kirkpatrick | 258 | $241,250 | $389,300 | — |
| Tutuilla | 365 | $87,361 | $274,000 | — |
| Green Meadows | 584 | $121,750 | $311,900 | — |
| Adams | 292 | $57,212 | $225,000 | — |
| Helix | 471 | $190,270 | $225,600 | $818 |
More for people moving to Riverside
Riverside ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Riverside: FAQ
What is the median household income in Riverside, OR?
The median household income in Riverside is $101,875, 23% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (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 $255,400, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Riverside?
The median gross rent in Riverside is $1,075 per month, about 41.3% of household income.
Is Riverside, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Oregon median; home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside is 30.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Riverside?
The average commute to work in Riverside is 11 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverside?
The unemployment rate in Riverside is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverside?
27.1% 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.
Last updated: