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Lake Riverside, CA
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California.
Population
1,262
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
173
ZIP codes
0
Lake Riverside and its ZIP codes
Lake Riverside at a glance
- Lake Riverside is 31% less dense than California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $128,636 a year, 30% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $430,800 (41% below California).
Housing and community stats
Lake Riverside, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$128,636
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$430,800
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
35.5%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
57.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (304), German Americans (182), Dutch Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Lake Riverside.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.2B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
How people get to work
Lake Riverside, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.4%
- Carpooled27.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 57.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lake Riverside, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 37°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lake Riverside, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Lake Riverside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AguangaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 13.6 |
| AnzaCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 27.6 |
| SageCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 68.3 |
| Mountain CenterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| Idyllwild-Pine CoveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.7 |
| East HemetCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| French ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.9 |
| TemeculaCity | 18 mi | 37.2 |
| PalaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| HemetCity | 18 mi | 29.3 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8 |
| RainbowCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11.1 |
| Green AcresCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| MurrietaCity | 22 mi | 35.4 |
| San JacintoCity | 22 mi | 25.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lake Riverside, CA in?
- Lake Riverside is in Riverside County, California.
- What is the population of Lake Riverside, CA?
- About 1,262 people live in Lake Riverside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lake Riverside?
- Nearby places include Aguanga (5 mi), Anza (7.8 mi), Sage (8.9 mi), Mountain Center (15 mi), Valle Vista (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023