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Riverbank, CA


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Riverbank, California

Introduction to Riverbank, California

Riverbank, California, in Stanislaus county, is 7 miles NE of Modesto, California and 59 miles NE of San Jose, California. The city is considered part of the Modesto metropolitan area. Riverbank has a population of 15,826.

Riverbank History

Riverbank was known as Burneyville in the 1850s. The Burneyville Ferry over the Stanislaus River was established by Major James Burney, the sheriff of Mariposa. This later became the site of a modern bridge in Riverbank. The city has gradually become a progressive, growing community, but has successfully retained the harmony with its rural and agricultural surroundings.

Riverbank and nearby Attractions

  • Riverbank City Hall
  • California Avenue Park
  • Hutchinson Park
  • Cheese & Wine Exposition

Things To Do In Riverbank

The charming city of Riverbank has a famous city hall that gives visitors a feel of the historical and cultural background of the Riverbank. There are a couple of amusement parks around the city, like the California Avenue Park and the Hutchinson Park that have fun rides for both adults and children. One can also go here for family picnics. The city is famous for its annual Cheese & Wine Exposition that gives visitors the opportunity to taste different kinds of wines and cheese, a very popular event around Riverbank.

Riverbank Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Modesto County Airport.

Riverbank Higher Education

The California State University-Stanislaus is the local university.

Comparative Profile of Riverbank, CA

Comparing Riverbank to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity94
Male Share of the Population86
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population13
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Affordability of Rents36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime22
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