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La Sierra South

California · Riverside · 13,620 residents · 2.097 sq mi
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The short version

La Sierra South is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,159. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $568,386. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up La Sierra South; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,620
Population density
6,495 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,159
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,704
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$568,386
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,861
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(2,933)
Black4.8%(658)
Hispanic / Latino62.8%(8,548)
Asian7.9%(1,080)
Other2.9%(401)
Diversity Score68.8%(9,368)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(2,933)
Black4.8%(658)
Hispanic / Latino62.8%(8,548)
Asian7.9%(1,080)
Other2.9%(401)
Diversity Score68.8%(9,368)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
25.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Riverside

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Pop 13,343
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Pop 13,921
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Pop 14,880
Bixby Area
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Home value$373,783−34%
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LA SIERRA SOUTH VS
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Income$101,717+3%
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Income$96,263−3%
Home value$799,506+41%
Population12,823−6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Sierra South, Riverside, California?

La Sierra South, Riverside, California has about 13,620 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Sierra South, Riverside, California?

The typical household in La Sierra South, Riverside, California earns about $99,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Sierra South, Riverside, California expensive?

In La Sierra South, Riverside, California, the median home is worth about $568,386, and the typical rent is about $1,861 a month.

How educated are people in La Sierra South, Riverside, California?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in La Sierra South, Riverside, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Sierra South, Riverside, California?

About 8.7% of people in La Sierra South, Riverside, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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