Riverside SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Riverside summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Riverside. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Riverside is 277 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Riverside is 2.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Riverside is $2,260,300.
The median income in Riverside is $250,001.
Riverside's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Riverside Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Riverside | Connecticut | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 116 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Health | 663 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 110 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Riverside, CT Weather
The average high in Riverside is 60.9° and the average low is 42.3°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.1 inches of precipitation each year with 34.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Riverside |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Riverside Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Riverside
The current population in Riverside is 8,954. The population has increased 6.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,954 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 9,216 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 9,093 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 9,133 | 3.1% |
| 2020 | 8,855 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 8,604 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 8,414 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,385 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 8,289 | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 8,592 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,682 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 8,938 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 8,829 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 8,861 | 5.3% |
| 2010 | 8,413 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Riverside
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Riverside is:
61.9% White with 5,542 White residents.
3.0% African American with 271 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
13.0% Asian with 1,168 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 54 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 580 Two Or More residents.
15.0% Hispanic with 1,339 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Riverside | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.0% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 18.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Riverside
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Riverside is 49.6% female with 4,437 female residents.
Riverside is 50.4% male with 4,517 male residents.
| Gender | Riverside | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Riverside for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Riverside completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Riverside completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Riverside completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Riverside completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Riverside completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Riverside completed bachelor's degree.
27.0% of adults in Riverside completed master's degree.
10.0% of adults in Riverside completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Riverside completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Riverside | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 16.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Riverside, Connecticut
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2.8% of households in Riverside earn Less than $10,000.
0.0% of households in Riverside earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.4% of households in Riverside earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Riverside earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Riverside earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.0% of households in Riverside earn $50,000 to $74,999.
2.4% of households in Riverside earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.1% of households in Riverside earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Riverside earn $150,000 to $199,999.
66.2% of households in Riverside earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Riverside | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.4% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.0% | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2.4% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.1% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 66.2% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
