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Riverside, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Riverside, CA (Riverside County) — Census median home value $542,100, county listing prices showing typical seasonal movement. Market data for Riverside houses and the broader area.
city · Census GEOID 0662000
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Riverside, CA is a city in Riverside County, California — this guide covers houses in Riverside and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 316,241, with a median household income of $88,575. Census data puts the median value of houses in Riverside at $542,100.
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At a glance
Riverside market snapshot
Place type
city
Population
316,241
County
Riverside County
Map pin
33.938143, -117.393168
Census GEOID
0662000
Land area
81.15 sq mi
Median Household Income
$88,575
Median Home Value (city)
$542,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,812/mo
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City
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Riverside as a city in Riverside County, California.
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Riverside's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $542,100.
Population & Income
Riverside has an estimated population of 316,241 and a median household income of $88,575, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Riverside's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Riverside
County guide: Riverside County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Riverside.
USAHouses.com also lists other Riverside County places in California. Each linked guide uses the same Census place geography.
Nearby communities include Woodcrest, El Sobrante, Jurupa Valley, Highgrove, March ARB, Home Gardens, Lake Mathews, Norco.
Woodcrest market data
Nearby city · ~4.3 mi
El Sobrante market data
Nearby city · ~6.0 mi
Jurupa Valley market data
Nearby city · ~6.2 mi
Highgrove market data
Nearby city · ~6.9 mi
March ARB market data
Nearby city · ~7.4 mi
Home Gardens market data
Nearby city · ~7.9 mi
Lake Mathews market data
Nearby city · ~7.9 mi
Norco market data
Nearby city · ~9.1 mi
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What are houses worth in Riverside, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Riverside at $542,100.
How much do houses cost in Riverside, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Riverside, Census ACS data shows a median value of $542,100. Active listing prices in Riverside County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Riverside, CA?
Riverside houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Riverside County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What kind of place is Riverside, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Riverside as a city in Riverside County, California.
What is the population of Riverside, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Riverside's population at approximately 316,241.
What's the median rent in Riverside, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Riverside at approximately $1,812 per month.
What is the median household income in Riverside, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Riverside at approximately $88,575.
Is Riverside, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Riverside's median home value at about 6.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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Places around Riverside
USAHouses.com also publishes Census place pages for other communities in the same county as Riverside.
Same-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages:
- Woodcrest (~4.3 mi, Riverside County)
- El Sobrante (~6.0 mi, Riverside County)
- Jurupa Valley (~6.2 mi, Riverside County)
- Highgrove (~6.9 mi, Riverside County)
- March ARB (~7.4 mi, Riverside County)
- Home Gardens (~8.0 mi, Riverside County)
- Lake Mathews (~8.0 mi, Riverside County)
- Norco (~9.1 mi, Riverside County)
- Mead Valley (~9.5 mi, Riverside County)
- El Cerrito (~10.1 mi, Riverside County)
- Moreno Valley (~10.8 mi, Riverside County)
- Eastvale (~11.0 mi, Riverside County)
- Corona (~11.2 mi, Riverside County)
- Temescal Valley (~13.2 mi, Riverside County)
- Coronita (~13.2 mi, Riverside County)
- Good Hope (~13.3 mi, Riverside County)
NewUSAHouses.com communities
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- Emberwood — Century Communities · Riverside, California · ~2.8 mi · $541,990
- Lina — Tri Pointe Homes · Riverside, California · ~2.9 mi
- Linwood — Tri Pointe Homes · Riverside, California · ~2.9 mi
- Lanes Crossing — LGI Homes · Riverside, California · ~2.9 mi
- Northgate Crossing — LGI Homes · Riverside, California · ~2.9 mi
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