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Riverside, CA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Riverside.

Population: 367,890 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Riverside, CA is $648,743 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $553,821 after a median 66 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,543/month. 80 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$648,743

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$648,743
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+84.0%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$665,213
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$553,821
Median list price
$612,571
Median price per sqft
$400
1-year sale-price change
-10.1%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
697
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
241

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,543/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
80
Elementary schools
44
Middle schools
11
High schools
19
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Riverside Unified, Riverside County Office of Education, Alvord Unified
Schools include
Bryant Elementary, Fremont Elementary, Patricia Beatty Elementary, Riverside Virtual, Riverside County Community

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Alark Hard Chrome (0.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
71.2°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
62.8°F
Annual precipitation
23.2 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
79
Days with Good air quality
62
Days with Moderate air quality
187
Days with Unhealthy air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
660

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-13,887
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
96,336
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
95,243

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (6 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
139
Nearest airport
Flabob Airport (RIR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
54
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, PARKVIEW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
585
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,050 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
35.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,628
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
82.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
685,991
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,377

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RiversideState medianUS median
Median home value$648,743$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$553,821$696,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,543/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,628$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Riverside, CA?
$648,743.
What is the median sale price in Riverside, CA?
$553,821.
How long do homes take to sell in Riverside, CA?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Riverside, CA?
Typical rent: $2,543/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Riverside, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire, heatWave, landslide.
Is Riverside, CA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone B; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Riverside, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Riverside, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Riverside, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Alark Hard Chrome, 0.4 mi.
How many schools serve Riverside, CA?
80 schools (44 elementary, 11 middle, 19 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Riverside, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Riverside, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 79. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Riverside, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Riverside

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