Living in Riverside, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
Riverside has 471 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $40,625 (59% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $203,800, the median rent is $1,113/month.
Riverside is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 37.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $40,625State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $203,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,113/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 30%.
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 $203,800, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,113 per month, which is 43.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Riverside median household income
The median household income in Riverside is $40,625 and the income per person is $23,707. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 222
- Owner-occupied
- 47.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.8%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.22
Riverside demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverside ›
Education in Riverside
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 471 | $40,625 | $203,800 | $1,113 |
| North Omak | 416 | $66,429 | $428,600 | $760 |
| Omak | 5,036 | $76,544 | $248,900 | $1,002 |
| Okanogan | 2,470 | $68,611 | $248,400 | $1,054 |
| Conconully | 182 | $63,000 | $219,400 | $878 |
| Tonasket | 993 | $37,591 | $210,600 | $745 |
| Malott | 447 | $51,585 | $331,300 | — |
| Loomis | 135 | $38,546 | $169,900 | — |
| Twisp | 1,179 | $60,000 | $348,500 | $847 |
More for people moving to Riverside
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What is the median household income in Riverside, WA?
The median household income in Riverside is $40,625, 59% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $203,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Riverside?
The median gross rent in Riverside is $1,113 per month, about 43.4% of household income.
Is Riverside, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 30%.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside is 37.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Riverside?
The average commute to work in Riverside is 17 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverside?
The unemployment rate in Riverside is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverside?
4.5% 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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