What are the schools like in Riverside, CT?

Riverside is served primarily by Greenwich School District. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Riverside?

The median household income in Riverside, CT is $250,001 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Riverside, CT?

Riverside has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Riverside, CT affordable or expensive?

Riverside's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverside is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,626,900 and the median rent is $2,218 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Riverside, CT?

Riverside has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverside, CT a Good Place to Live?

Riverside is a small town of 9,093 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $250,001 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Riverside stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Riverside 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: 106.5

Riverside's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverside costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Riverside, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,626,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,218	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$250,001	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Riverside's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Riverside is served primarily by Greenwich School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riverside, CT	National Avg
School District	Greenwich School District	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	79.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverside sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverside, CT
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Riverside, CT	National Avg
Population	9,093	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.9%	18.9%
Asian	15.1%	6.3%
Under 18	32.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Old Greenwich, CT 1 mi Cos Cob, CT 1 mi Indian Field, CT 1 mi Greenwich, CT 2 mi Rock Ridge, CT 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Riverside

Riverside, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06878

Riverside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside, CT affordable or expensive?

Riverside's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Riverside roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,626,900 and median rent is $2,218/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverside, CT?

Riverside's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverside?

Public schools in Riverside are operated by Greenwich School District. The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 79.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riverside, CT a good place to live?

Riverside, CT has a population of 9,093, a median household income of $250,001, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 Riverside?

Riverside averages 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverside?

Riverside, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06878.

What is the population of Riverside?

The population of Riverside, Connecticut is 9,093 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverside?

Key numbers for living in Riverside: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $1,626,900, median household income $250,001, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.