Riverside, MO

Riverside, Missouri

Riverside, Missouri is 5 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Platte county. The city is part of the Kansas City metro area. The population of Riverside is 2,979.

The People and Families of Riverside

In Riverside, about 42% of adults are married. Adults in Riverside are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Approximately 15% of Riverside is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Riverside.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riverside had a median family income of $36,205. Notably, Riverside is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Riverside.

Riverside Housing

Of the housing in Riverside, approximately 30% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Riverside than most places in Missouri.

Commuting

In Riverside, 98% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

Riverside strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Riverside, MO

Comparing Riverside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Riverside Almanac

Riverside Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Riverside Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Riverside High Schools (2004)

PARK HILL SOUTH HIGH
4500 RIVER PARK DR
816-587-7373
Serves 1,462 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Riverside Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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