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Riverside

Massachusetts · Cambridge · 12,986 residents · 0.348 sq mi
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The short version

Riverside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,630. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,409,112. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $1,409,112, the poverty rate sits 81% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Riverside; 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 26.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,986
Population density
37,316 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,630
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,369
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,409,112
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,811
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.6%
78.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
14.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(6,206)
Black13.1%(1,701)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(984)
Asian22.6%(2,930)
Other9%(1,165)
Diversity Score86.2%(11,196)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(6,206)
Black13.1%(1,701)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(984)
Asian22.6%(2,930)
Other9%(1,165)
Diversity Score86.2%(11,196)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
48.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
47.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Foreign born
28.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 12,986 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $99,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,409,112, and the typical rent is about $2,811 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 78.7% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 22.5% of people in Riverside, Cambridge, Massachusetts 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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