What are the schools like in Riverbank, CA?

Riverbank is served primarily by Riverbank Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.0:1.

What is the median household income in Riverbank?

The median household income in Riverbank, CA is $89,504 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Riverbank, CA?

Riverbank has an average high temperature of 56.1°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches.

Riverbank, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Riverbank, CA affordable or expensive?

Riverbank's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverbank is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $411,300 and the median rent is $1,427 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Riverbank, CA?

Riverbank has a violent crime rate of 163.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1525.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverbank, CA a Good Place to Live?

Riverbank is a small city of 24,803 in California, with a median household income of $89,504 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Riverbank stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Riverbank is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Riverbank city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.0

Riverbank's overall cost of living index is 105.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverbank costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Riverbank, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$411,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,427	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,504	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Riverbank's violent crime rate is 163.7 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

163.7 /100k

Property Crime

1525.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Riverbank is served primarily by Riverbank Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riverbank, CA	National Avg
School District	Riverbank Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverbank sees average highs of 56.1°F in January and 95.0°F in July, with 13.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Riverbank, CA
Average High — January	56.1°F
Average High — July	95.0°F
Annual Precipitation	13.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Riverbank, CA	National Avg
Population	24,803	—
Median Age	33.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.3%	18.9%
Asian	6.4%	6.3%
Under 18	30.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Riverbank

Riverbank, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95367

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverbank, CA affordable or expensive?

Riverbank's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Riverbank roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $411,300 and median rent is $1,427/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverbank, CA?

Riverbank's violent crime rate is 163.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1525.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverbank?

Public schools in Riverbank are operated by Riverbank Unified. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riverbank, CA a good place to live?

Riverbank, CA has a population of 24,803, a median household income of $89,504, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Riverbank?

Riverbank averages 56.1°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverbank?

Riverbank, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95367.

What is the population of Riverbank?

The population of Riverbank, California is 24,803 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverbank?

Key numbers for living in Riverbank: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $411,300, median household income $89,504, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverbank side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.