Riverside, CA · Market Data

Riverside, California real estate market data.

Real estate market data for Riverside, CA (Riverside County) — Census median home value $542,100, county listing prices up about 1.9% over the past year.

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Riverside, CA is in Riverside County, within the Riverside County region — covering the whole local market here: 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 Riverside's median home value at $542,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Riverside County's current median listing price runs $639,000, up about 1.9% over the past year.

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At a glance

Riverside market snapshot

Population

316,241

Median Household Income

$88,575

Median Home Value (city)

$542,100

Median Listing Price (Riverside County)

$639,000

Median Gross Rent

$1,812/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+1.9%

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Why Riverside

What makes Riverside different

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. Separately, Riverside County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $639,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

Regional Price Trend

FHFA's House Price Index for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA shows a +1.9% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Riverside County's own annual index shows a 1.32% change in 2025.

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).

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Common questions

Riverside FAQ

What are home values like in Riverside, CA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Riverside's median home value at $542,100. Riverside County's current median listing price runs $639,000, up about 1.9% over the past year.

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 the Riverside County housing market growing?

FHFA's House Price Index for Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA shows a +1.9% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.

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