What are the schools like in Riverside, WA?

School district data for Riverside is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Riverside?

The median household income in Riverside, WA is $34,816 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Riverside, WA?

Riverside has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Riverside, WA affordable or expensive?

Riverside's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverside is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,500 and the median rent is $1,113 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Riverside is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Riverside, WA a Good Place to Live?

Riverside is a small town of 424 in Washington, with a median household income of $34,816 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Riverside stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 101.0

Riverside's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverside costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Riverside, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,113	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	41.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,816	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Riverside is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Riverside, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverside sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 11.6 inches of annual precipitation and 59.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverside, WA
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	11.6"
Annual Snowfall	59.4"

Demographics

Metric	Riverside, WA	National Avg
Population	424	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North Omak, WA 6 mi Omak, WA 6 mi Okanogan, WA 10 mi Conconully, WA 11 mi Tonasket, WA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Riverside

Riverside, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98849

Riverside vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside, WA affordable or expensive?

Riverside's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Riverside roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $186,500 and median rent is $1,113/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverside, WA?

Crime data for Riverside is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Riverside?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Riverside, WA a good place to live?

Riverside, WA has a population of 424, a median household income of $34,816, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 32.8°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.6 inches with about 59.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverside?

Riverside, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98849.

What is the population of Riverside?

The population of Riverside, Washington is 424 with a median age of 34.6. 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 101 (100 = US average), median home $186,500, median household income $34,816. 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.