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Compare Riverside to Modesto

This post compares Riverside, California to Modesto, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Riverside (city) Modesto (city)
Population 321,570 210,166
Income (median) $41,576 $46,377
Home Value (median) $319,200 $236,200
White 61% 72%
Black 6% 4%
Asian 7% 7%
With Kids 40% 36%
Age (median) 31 35
Rentals 45% 45%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Riverside or Modesto?
A: Riverside has a larger population count than Modesto: 321570 compared with 210166 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Riverside or in Modesto?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Riverside.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Riverside or Modesto?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Riverside.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Riverside does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 45% for Riverside versus 45% for Modesto.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Riverside may include: Bakersfield, Pomona, and Chula-Vista.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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