Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Living in Riverside
Bikeability99
Walkability100
Commute63
Public Transit94
Affordability100
Public Safety63
Airports54
Hospitals63
Colleges90
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Schools54
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Residents
25kPopulation+3k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
39%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years59%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian19%
Black11%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household39%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone21%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$9.6k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector52%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle9%
Car, truck, or van23%
Public transportation29%
Taxicab1%
Walked29%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$579kMedian Home Value+$131k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$536 (2010–19)
26%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached6%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M16%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Riverside
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Riverside
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Riverside
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Riverside, Cambridge, MA
St Pauls Choir School
0 miles, N
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
0 miles, S
James F Farr Academy
1 miles, SE
The Henry Buckner School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Harvard University
1 miles, NW
Lesley University
1 miles, N
Boston University
1 miles, S
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
1 miles, NE
Mount Auburn Hospital
1 miles, NW
Arbour Human Resource Institute
1 miles, S
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Riverside, Cambridge, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Manchester Airport
42 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, S