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Riverside, California

city · Sacramento County (primary) , Humboldt County, Riverside County, Stanislaus County

At a glance

319,069
Population
$584,800
Median home value (all homes)
93% above U.S. median
$650,289
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,914/mo
Median rent
42% above U.S. median
$91,045
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
31.3 min
Average commute
94.3%
Homes with broadband
31.77%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 130 — 30% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing110% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities1% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost68% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates83.2%
College graduates25.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Riverside Economic Development
The City of Riverside’s Economic Development Division provides a comprehensive data dashboard to help businesses better understand the economic assets of the region. This data collection includes demographic information, quarterly economic reports, labor market data, and other valuable resources.
city Riverside Economic Development
The City of Riverside's Economic Development Division provides a comprehensive data dashboard to help businesses understand the economic assets of the region. This data collection includes demographic information, quarterly economic reports, labor market data, and other valuable resources.
county Sacramento County Economic Development
The Office of Economic Development is here to offer support as you look to grow or expand your business in Sacramento County. Our team has expertise in business development, expansion strategies and working with local regulatory agencies to find solutions for your business needs.
county Stanislaus County Economic Develpment
The Stanislaus County Economic Development Unit of the Chief Executive Office focuses on land inventory development to support job creation, incentives program development and maintenance, and collaborations with city partners for planning and annexations, as well as regional tourism outreach.
region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
region Inland Empire Economic Partnership
IEEP unites business, government, and community leaders to create a thriving Inland Empire region. It focuses on harnessing this potential through strategic initiatives that bolster human capital, improve transportation infrastructure, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate environmental quality.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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