Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) A+
Koba Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Order&Chaos
Coffee Shop
Light Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ceremony Coffee
Coffee Shop
Spoons
Coffee Shop
Sam's bagels
Coffee Shop
Afters
Coffee Shop
Metropolitan Coffeehouse and Wine Bar
Coffee Shop
Hull Street Blues Cafe
Coffee Shop
Our House
Coffee Shop
Plantbar
Coffee Shop
Ceremony
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Luna Garden
Coffee Shop
Aveley Farms Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Jabali Brewing Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery
Coffee Shop
Affogato Cafe & Gelato
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Daily Grind
Coffee Shop
Pitango Bakery
Coffee Shop
Café Jovial
Coffee Shop
Poké Workd
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) A+
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Museum
8x10 Club
Nightclub
Illusions Magic Bar & Theatre
Theatre Arts
History of the Inner harbor Exhibit
Museum
American Visionary Art Museum
Museum
Baltimore Immigration Museum
Museum
M&T Bank Stadium
Stadium
Maryland Science Center IMAX Theater
Cinema
Maryland Science Center
Museum
Gwynnda the Good Wheel of the West
Attraction
Frederick-Douglass Maritime Museum
Museum
Orioles Ticket Booth
Stadium
Marine Mammal Pavilion
Aquarium
USS Torsk
Museum
Landmark Theatres Harbor East
Cinema
USS Constellation
Museum
Baltimore Civil War Museum
Museum
National Aquarium
Aquarium
Chesapeake
Museum
Harborplace Amphetheatre
Theatre Arts
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Stadium
USCGC Taney
Museum
Vagabond Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Preservation Society
Museum
Sound Stage
Nightclub
Food and Drink (14) A+
Das Bier Haus
Bar
SoBo Market
Bar
Don't Know Tavern
Bar
Mikie's Pizza & Subs
Fast Food
Muir's Tavern
Bar
Delia Foley's
Bar
Southside Saloon
Bar
Luck's Deli & Market
Deli
Subway
Fast Food
Barfly's
Bar
World of Beer
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Brewers Cask
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Ole Federal Hill Liquors
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Ropewalk Tavern
Bar
Ironworks
Bar
Cowboys and Rednecks
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Cans Filling Station
Bar
Old Line Cocktail & Wine Bar
Bar
Fenwick Choice Meats
Deli
The Sweet Shoppe
Sweets
Stalking Horse
Bar
Fitness (2) B
REV Cycle
Gym
Federal Hill Fitness
Gym
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Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
IMET Fitness Center
Gym
BeachFit
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Sanctuary Bodyworks
Gym
Baltimore Boxing Club
Gym
Baltimore American Indian Center
Community Centre
Ukrainian American Youth Association Incorporated
Community Centre
Merritt Clubs Downtown Club
Gym
Greater Model Community Center
Community Centre
Merritt Clubs Canton
Gym
Tench Tilghman Recreation Center
Community Centre
Rev Cycle Studio
Gym
Chariot of Fire Community Church
Community Centre
McElderry Park Community Association
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Lansdowne/Baltimore Highlands Senior Center
Community Centre
Rose Street Community Center
Community Centre
Greenmount Senior Center
Community Centre
Five x3 Training
Gym
Impact Hub
Community Centre
Groceries (1) B
Shoppers
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Annoula's Kitchen
Bakery
Fantasy Deserts
Bakery
Package Deals Plus
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Corner Bakery
Bakery
H&S Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Piedigrotta Italian Bakery
Bakery
Between the Bread
Bakery
LB Bakery
Bakery
Patisserie Poupon
Bakery
Buffalo Bill's II
Butcher
Streets Market & Cafe
Grocery Store
Total Health Center
Health Food
Brookdale Farms Poultry
Butcher
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Penny Saver Grocery
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Bakery
Vaccaro's Italian Pastry
Bakery
Café Dear Leon
Bakery
Eddie's of Mount Vernon
Grocery Store
Harlem Grocery
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Riverside Park
Park
1640 Light Street
Park
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle Playground
Playground
Swann Park
Park
West Covington Park
Park
Henry Street Park
Park
South Baltimore Little League
Park
South Baltimore Recreation Center
Park
Solo Gibbs Park
Park
Latrobe Park
Park
Gwynns Falls Trail South
Park
Federal Hill Park
Park
Robert Baker Park
Park
Little Montgomery Street Historic District
Park
Rash Field
Park
Adventure Play
Playground
BGE Nature Play
Playground
Wheel Park
Park
Sandlot
Park
Ravens' Walk
Park
West Shore Park
Park
Wills Park
Park
Homesteader Park
Park
Harbor Point Central Plaza
Park
Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Sam's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
iPhoneAid
Electronics
Clip Art Hair Design
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
RadioShack
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Sprint
Electronics
Jay's
Hairdresser
Lucky Nails
Beauty
Usha Salon
Beauty
Harbor Lights
Beauty
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Trek
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Steven Pinson, Optometrist
Optician
City Nails & Spa
Beauty
Light Street Nail Salon
Beauty
Her Heelz
Shoes
Unleashed
Pets
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shofer's Furniture
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Chinquapin Park-Belvedere (A+)

2. Mondawin-Walbrook Area (A+)

3. Hamilton Area (A+)

4. Bayview Area (A)

5. Govans (A)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Riverside.
Public Transit Stops (43)
Stops & Stations A+
Light Street & Barney Street Northbound
Bus Stop
Wells Street & Charles Street Westbound
Bus Stop
Light Street & Barney Street Southbound
Bus Stop
Hanover Street & McComas Street Southbound
Bus Stop
Wells Street & Charles Street Eastbound
Bus Stop
Light Street & Heath Street Far-side Northbound
Bus Stop
Cromwell Street & Port Covington Drive Eastbound
Bus Stop
Light Street & Heath Street Southbound
Bus Stop
Cromwell Street & Insulator Drive
Bus Stop
Cromwell Street & Insulator Drive Far-side Eastbound
Bus Stop
Hanover Street & Cromwell Street
Bus Stop
Hanover Street & Cromwell Street Northbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Light Street Eastbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Light Street Westbound
Bus Stop
Light Street & Fort Avenue Southbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Riverside Avenue Eastbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Charles Street Far-side Eastbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Riverside Avenue Westbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Charles Street Westbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Jackson Street Eastbound
Bus Stop
Fort Avenue & Jackson Street Westbound
Bus Stop
Light Street & Ostend Street Far-side Southbound
Bus Stop
Hanover Street & Clement Street Southbound
Bus Stop
Ostend Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% D
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Riverside (A+)

2. Federal Hill (A+)

3. Hunting Ridge (A+)

4. Canton (A+)

5. Inner Harbor (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Riverside is 132/100 - which is 12% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Greenmount East (A+)

2. Berea Area (A+)

3. Orangeville (A+)

4. Dundalk Cityside (A+)

5. Cherry Hill (A+)

crime D-

Riverside crime rates are 2,302 per 100k, which is 13% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
1,772 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
530 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Cheswolde Area (A)

2. Roland Parl-Homewood-Guilford (C)

3. Chinquapin Park-Belvedere (C-)

4. Riverside (D-)

5. Upper Northwood (D-)

employment A+

The median income in Riverside is $120,970 - which is 59% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$120,970 A+
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Roland Parl-Homewood-Guilford (A+)

2. Highlandtown (A+)

3. Greater Mount Washington (A+)

4. Chinquapin Park-Belvedere (A+)

5. Franklintown (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Baltimore Fire Station 35
Fire Station
NovaCare Rehabilitation
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Baltimore Fire Station 34
Fire Station
MedStar Health
Clinic
Peter J. O'Connor Fire Station
Fire Station
MedStar PromptCare
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Baltimore Fire Station 33
Fire Station
Waterfront Dental
Dentist
Dr. Richard M. Lamb, Dentist
Dentist
Southern District
Police
Locust Point Foot and Ankle
Doctor
MedStar Harbor Hospital
Hospital
Inner Harbor Kiosk
Police
DaVita Harbor Park Dialysis
Clinic
Amanda Gallagher Orthodontist
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Harbor East Dental
Dentist
Baltimore Fire Station 37
Fire Station
Baltimore Fire Station 37
Fire Station
Multident Center
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Midas Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Berea Area (A+)

2. Cedonia (A+)

3. Charles Village (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. Federal Hill (A+)

housing A+

Riverside home prices are $367,771 - which is 27% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$367,771 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Inner Harbor (A+)

2. Howard Park (A+)

3. Fells Point (A+)

4. Fairfield Area (A+)

5. Grove Park (A+)

schools C

The Riverside graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
34% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (1) D-
Thomas Johnson Elementary
Federal Hill Preparatory School
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary
Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle
Baltimore Montessori
New Era Academy
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
The Crossroads School
International Connections Academy
Arundel Elementary/Middle
George Washington Elementary
Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle
Westport Academy
New Century School The
Mother Seton Academy
Charles Carroll Barrister Elementary
Tong Le Montessori School
City Springs Elementary
Wolfe Street Academy
Southwest Baltimore Charter School
James Mchenry Elementary
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
St Casimir Catholic School
Maree Garnett Farring Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Digital Harbor High School
New Era Academy
International Connections Academy
Baltimore Leadership School For Young Women
Mount Clare Christian School
Excel Academy @ Francis M. Wood High
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
National Academy Foundation
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Baltimore School For The Arts
The Childrens Guild
Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy
Joseph C. Briscoe Academy
St Frances Academy
St Frances Outreach Center
Benjamin Franklin High School At Masonville Cove
Lansdowne High & Academy Of Finance
Community Initiatives Academy
Augusta Fells Savage Institute Of Visual Arts
Bluford Drew Jemison Stem Academy West
Renaissance Academy
Baltimore Design School
The Seed School Of Maryland
New Spiritual Foundation Christian Academy
Baltimore Lab School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Inner Harbor (A+)

2. Jonestown (A+)

3. Cheswolde Area (A+)

4. Roland Parl-Homewood-Guilford (A)

5. Madison-Eastend (A)

ratings A+

Riverside has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Canton (A+)

2. Park Heights (A+)

3. Riverside (A+)

4. Cheswolde Area (A+)

5. Reservoir Hill-Bolton Hill Area (A+)

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Riverside, Baltimore, MD Area Guide

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Riverside Area Facts

  • Riverside has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Riverside crime rates are 52% lower than the Baltimore average
  • Cost of living in Riverside is 30% higher than the Baltimore average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverside? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverside Park
      1640 Light Street
      Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle Playground
      Swann Park
      West Covington Park
      Henry Street Park
      South Baltimore Little League
      South Baltimore Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Baltimore Museum of Industry
      8x10 Club
      Illusions Magic Bar & Theatre
      History of the Inner harbor Exhibit
      American Visionary Art Museum
      Baltimore Immigration Museum
      M&T Bank Stadium
      Maryland Science Center IMAX Theater

      Food & Drink

      Das Bier Haus
      SoBo Market
      Don't Know Tavern
      Mikie's Pizza & Subs
      Muir's Tavern
      Delia Foley's
      Southside Saloon
      Luck's Deli & Market

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverside? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Riverside.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverside? The cost of living in Riverside is 132/100 - which is 12% higher than Maryland.
      Riverside
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      Baltimore
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverside? Riverside crime rates are 2,302, which are 13% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,302 per 100k people

      1% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      1% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Riverside? The median income in Riverside is $120,970 which is 59% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $120,970119% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $73,289146% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Riverside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Former Gundry/Glass Hospital (Grand Gundry Sanitarium)
      Kennedy Krieger Institute
      Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
      MedStar Harbor Hospital
      MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
      Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
      Mercy Medical Center
      Johns Hopkins Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Patterson Park Pharmacy & Compounding
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Leight Medical Group
      Injury Treatment Center of Maryland
      Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
      Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland
      Maryland Personal Physicians
      My Life Behavioral Health Systems LLC
      Cohen & Pushkin, M.D., P.A.
      Saint Paul & Biddle Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Riverside home prices? Riverside home prices are $367,771 - which is 27% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $367,77199% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,88599% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Riverside have good schools? The Riverside graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      34%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Riverside a good place to live? Riverside has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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