Overview

Introduction to Riverside, Ohio

Riverside, Ohio is 3 miles E of Dayton, Ohio and 45 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is in Montgomery county. The city is part of the Dayton - Springfield metro area.

Riverside History

In 1994, Riverside was merged with the Mad River Township, which surrounded the area. It was incorporated as a city in January of 1995. Due to the merger, Riverside became an area which provided a unique country-village combination.

Riverside and nearby Attractions

  • Walnut Grove Country Club
  • Shellabarger Park
  • Eastwood Metropark
  • U.S. Air Force Museum
  • Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
  • Dayton Art Institute

Things To Do In Riverside

Riverside has amenities for a wide range of activities. There are about 24 parks spread over an area of 11,787 acres. They have beautifully landscaped gardens, and some also have lakes designed for a wide range of activities. In addition, the parks have several bike trails which afford breathtaking natural views. Riverside also offers excellent shopping and dining opportunities.

Riverside Transportation

The James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is nearby.

Riverside Higher Education

The University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College lie within a 5 mile radius.

Demographics

People

Total Population25,087
Male Share of the Population50.1%
Female Share of the Population49.9%
Senior Citizens15.4%
Employed Population 16+11,758
Age of the Population35

Families

% of people married46.5%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher22.3%
Median Earnings25+$36,044
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$23,500
Median Earnings With High School Degree$31,335

Wealth

Median Family Income$53,865
% Above Poverty Level84.9%
% Below Poverty Level15.1%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time19 minutes
% Working from Home1.7%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.2%
% Using Public Transportation1.1%

Housing

People Living Alone30.2%
Median Gross Rent$854
Median House Value$86,700

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)24.5%
Irish11.1%
English6.1%
Italian3.7%
Polish1.8%
French Except Basque1.8%
Scottish1.5%
Dutch1.1%
Arab1%
Welsh0.7%
Hungarian0.7%
African0.4%
West Indian0.4%
Greek0.4%
Russian0.4%
German0.3%
Jamaican0.3%
Norwegian0.3%
Slovak0.3%
Macedonian0.3%
Czech0.3%
Danishn0.2%
Swedish0.2%
Canadian0.2%
Haitian0.1%
US/American0.1%
Swiss0.1%
Nigerian0.1%
Romanian0.1%
Finnish0.1%
Austrian0.1%
Belgian0.1%
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Riverside Almanac

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Riverside Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationDAYTON MCD
Distance3.4 miles
Jan Temp21 to 35 F
Apr Temp42 to 63 F
Jul Temp67 to 87 F
Oct Temp45 to 66 F
Annual Precip39.4 inches
StationFRANKLIN
Distance17.9 miles
Jan Temp18 to 37 F
Apr Temp39 to 64 F
Jul Temp62 to 86 F
Oct Temp40 to 67 F
Annual Precip39.5 inches
StationSIDNEY 1 S
Distance35.1 miles
Jan Temp16 to 33 F
Apr Temp37 to 60 F
Jul Temp62 to 84 F
Oct Temp40 to 64 F
Annual Precip38.4 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Beavercreek46,600$105,693
Dayton140,782$40,814
Huber Heights39,219$67,386
Kettering55,405$76,214
Moraine6,445$56,528
Oakwood9,030$126,313
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