Riverside is a small town of 4,017 in Missouri, with a median household income of $47,668
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Riverside stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. 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: 93.3
Riverside's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Riverside costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Riverside, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$275,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$874
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
39.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,668
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Riverside's violent crime rate is 613.6 per 100,000 residents
— 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
613.6 /100k
Property Crime
4711.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Riverside is served primarily by PARK HILL.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Riverside, MO
National Avg
School District
PARK HILL
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Riverside sees average highs of 39.9°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.0 inches of snow per year.
Riverside's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Riverside roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $275,800 and median rent is $874/month.
Riverside's violent crime rate is 613.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4711.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Riverside are operated by PARK HILL.
The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Riverside, MO has a population of 4,017, a median household income of $47,668, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Riverside averages 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 11.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Riverside, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64150.
The population of Riverside, Missouri is 4,017 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Riverside: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $275,800, median household income $47,668, crime index 187 (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.
