Riverside, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
9,216 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
78.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,824,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,419 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
2
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
1
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 28
Feb 3 8 31
Mar 4 5 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 4 5 33

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Riverside School
<1 miles, E · 4.6star
Eastern Middle School
<1 miles, NE · 4.6star
Old Greenwich School
<1 miles, SE · 4.6star
Cos Cob School
1 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Colleges

SUNY at Purchase College
6 miles, NW · 1.9star
Manhattanville College
7 miles, NW · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Stamford Hospital
2 miles, NE · 3.2star
Greenwich Hospital Association -
2 miles, NW · 4.1star
White Plains Hospital Center
10 miles, W · 3.2star
Norwalk Hospital
10 miles, E · 2.3star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
7 miles, NW · 1.4star
Laguardia Airport
23 miles, SW · 4.6star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
30 miles, SE · 1.4star
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