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