Riverside County

CA · Pop. 161,695 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Riverside County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 161,695.

$/Acre: $10,129

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 347 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 92.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax7.54%

Cost of Living Index127.5

Median Household Income$75,239

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,129

Median Home Price$668K

Acres for Sale2714

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season347 days

Annual Rainfall66.2 inches

Avg Summer High75°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,679 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)309 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K466

Property Crime /100K478

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate