Riverside, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 305,939 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
Geography
Riverside is on the Santa Ana River, near the San Bernardino Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
Among Riverside's attractions are the annual jazz festival, the Metropolitan Museum, and historical sites.
Recreation
Victoria Golf Club and Canyon Crest Country Club are recreational destinations.
Historical
The citrus industry developed in Riverside in the late 1800s, when resident Eliza Tibbets began growing navel oranges from Brazil.
Fun Fact
The first golf course and polo field in Southern California were built in Riverside.
| Population [details] | 305,939 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 79.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 862.8 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 22.10% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 62.09 °F/38.61 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 91.3 °F/56.61 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 40.72 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 110 |
| Cost of living [details] | 123.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (49.65 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MARCH ARB (9.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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