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With a population of more than 300,000, the City of Riverside is ranked as the 12th largest city in California and the 6th largest city in Southern California. The City is the seat of the 2nd fastest growing county in the nation and leads the region known as the Inland Empire in virtually every measure of economic power.
Riverside is a prime city for businesses looking to locate or expand. A high-quality workforce, booming retail market, and an average household disposable income greater than Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County in 2006 explains why Riverside consistently stays in the top 10 in all four national real estate markets and is ranked 3rd for ³Best Performing Cities² nationwide for overall job growth and retention, according to the Milken Institute, 2007. Riverside was also ranked #4 among America’s Most Digital Large Cities for 2007 by the Center for Digital Government and was the highest- ranking city in California on Forbes Top 100 best places for jobs for 2008.
With its proximity to ports, rail transportation and freeway access, Riverside is establishing itself as a leader in Southern California¹s international trade economy. Contributing to its emergence as a logistics hub is an expansive foreign trade zone (FTZ), and the March Global Port. By 2030, the greater Riverside region can expect a total increase of more than a million tons of air cargo coming into the area.
Riverside is a technology-friendly community with its own research park, more than 40 high technology companies and four internationally-recognized colleges and universities, including La Sierra University, California Baptist University, Riverside Community College, and University of California, Riverside. These institutions serve more than 47,000 students and offer degrees from Associate to PhDs in a variety of concentrations. The largest of the four, UC Riverside, is an acclaimed research institution and has received approval to establish California¹s next UC Medical School. The future includes working together to make these locations campuses of choice and leaders in innovation. Examples of such initiative are the University of California, Riverside’s Solar Innovation Center and California Baptists University’s new Schools of Engineering and Nursing. Riverside is also home to Harvest Christian Fellowship, a premier Bible-believing church attended by thousands each week. The senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship is Greg Laurie, host of "A New Beginning Radio" and author of more than 40 books on personal and spiritual development. HCF also hosts a private Christian School for grades Jr. Kinder-6.
Riverside also has 72 miles of Class II bike paths with 18.5 miles of Class I bike trails. In the next five years, the city proposes to add 35 more miles of Class I bike lands. Riverside also partnered with Riverside Transit Authority and two of its larger, higher learning institutions to provide an incentive for students to use mass transit by offering free bus rides.
The City of Riverside’s commitment to the arts is evidenced by the many opportunities offered to residents, visitors, artists, and organizations where they express themselves through various art media. The City of Riverside has been instrumental in supporting and creating local, regional, and national partnerships with artist, arts organizations, and cultural institutions.
Riverside leads in science, technology and sustainability as a Clean & Green city. In fact, Riverside is the first California city to be designated an Emerald City by the California Department of Conservation. This partnership will catapult Riverside¹s efforts by providing access to grants and other resources.
Riverside also happens to be the City of Arts and Culture in the Inland Empire. Communities that cultivate this emerging connection between the creative arts and economic success should have brighter prospects, even in tough economic times.
Housing
In each major section of the city, housing ranges from affordable multi-family buildings to new executive housing and historic mansions. Together with enlightened community planning, this creates a healthy mix of land uses and property values. People who choose to move to Riverside find significant cost-of-living advantages over higher-priced coastal counties. There is a wide variety of homes here in styles to suit every personality and pocketbook. Whether you¹re looking for a starter home near the schools or a historic home on one of the city¹s oldest tree-lined streets; a young professional seeking an urban loft or high-level executive dreaming of an expansive estate, chances are you can find it here.
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 297,859. Riverside covers 78.1 square miles. Area code 909.
Weather
Riverside, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 95.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 41.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 31 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Riverside is 10.22 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 2.32 Inches.
Information provided by idcide.com and city data.com
tually every measure of economic power.