Riverside, CA
Population 316,241 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA. Moving to or from Riverside? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
316,241
Cost of living (RPP)
106.442
Annual avg temp
67°F
Typical home
$646,784
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $88,575 |
| Median age | 33.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $542,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,812/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.42 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 106.442 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 148.641, goods 101.431, services 129.312. Source: BEA, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 312.61 as of March 2026. YoY +2.8%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
67°F
January low
43°F
July high
95°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 10.0". Station: RIVERSIDE FIRE STN 3, CA US (0.9 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$646,784
ZHVI YoY
-1.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,335/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Total employment (MSA)
1,661,860
Median wage (annual)
$47,450
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 267,890 | $47,210 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 177,100 | $47,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 167,590 | $34,570 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 136,950 | $36,420 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 115,940 | $32,240 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Jurupa Valley, CA 12 mi · 18 min Corona, CA 13 mi · 18 min Rialto, CA 15 mi · 25 min Moreno Valley, CA 16 mi · 23 min Ontario, CA 16 mi · 26 min San Bernardino, CA 17 mi · 22 min Fontana, CA 18 mi · 28 min Rancho Cucamonga, CA 20 mi · 34 min Anaheim, CA 25 mi · 34 min Pomona, CA 27 mi · 39 min