Livability Score

77
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Lorca
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Greenwich Historical Society
Museum
Putnam Cottage Museum
Museum
Bruce Museum
Museum
Bruce Museum
Museum
Cavalier Galleries, Inc.
Attraction
Criterion Cinemas at Greenwich Plaza
Cinema
Stamford Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Bow Tie Majestic Cinema
Cinema
Cubeta Stadium
Stadium
The Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
Art Gallery
Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9
Cinema
Avon Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (2) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Joey B's Famous Chili Hub
Fast Food
Gelato & Cioccolato
Sweets
Gofer Ice Cream
Sweets
Rinaldi's Deli
Deli
LaBella's Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Tony's Deli
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Sundown Saloon
Bar
Juice Press
Fast Food
KFC Stamford
Fast Food
Sign of the Whale
Bar
Harbor Point Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Tiernans Bar & Pub
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bobby V's Resturant & Sports Bar
Bar
Fairway Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Tomatillo
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bradford's Grill & Tavern
Bar
Tigin Irish Pub
Bar
Garden Catering
Deli
Star Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Two door
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Chester Addison Community Center
Community Centre
YMCA Stamford
Gym
Greenwich CrossFit
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Scarpelli's Sausage
Butcher
ShopRite
Grocery Store
STOP n SHOP
Grocery Store
Matthew's Bakery
Bakery
Target
Grocery Store
Fairway
Grocery Store
Fairway
Grocery Store
Bev-Max
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (1) B
Binney Park
Park
Bush-Holley Historic Site and Visitor Center
Park
Strickland Road Historic District
Park
Mill Pond Park
Park
Loughlin Playground
Park
Strickland Brook Park
Park
Rosa Hartman Park
Park
Bruce Park
Park
Grass Island Park
Park
Greenwich Point Park
Park
John J. Boccuzzi Park
Park
Hatch Field
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Greenwich Common
Park
Havemeyer Fields
Park
Lione Park
Park
Greenwich Avenue Historic District
Park
Waterside Park
Park
Town Hall & Fields
Park
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
Park
Harbor Point Commons Park
Park
Kosciuszko Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Washington Boulevard Park - Gateway Park
Park
Greenwich Municipal Center Historic District
Park
Shops (0) F
Dave's Cycle and Fitness
Bicycle
Generation Barber
Hairdresser
West Main Convenience
Convenience Store
Rocio's Beauty Salon
Beauty
Superior Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Greenwich Bicycles
Bicycle
Apple Store Greenwich
Electronics
Restoration Hardware
Furniture
Signature Cycles
Bicycle
Tiger Lily's
Interior Decoration
City Furniture Home Decor
Furniture
Burlington
Clothing
Stamford Town Center
Mall
Bedford Street Market
Convenience Store
Totally Tip
Beauty
Engel's Furs
Clothing
Macy's
Department Store
Mini Market
Convenience Store
Stamford Photo & News
Convenience Store
Elm Street Market
Convenience Store
Ridgeway Shopping Center
Mall
Yellow Jersey Cycle
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 26.0% take public transportation in Riverside.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Riverside
Transit Station
Cos Cob
Transit Station
Old Greenwich
Transit Station
Greenwich
Transit Station
Stamford
Transit Station
UConn Stamford
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
26.0% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Riverside is 275/100 - which is 133% higher than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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crime A+

Riverside crime rates are 577 per 100k, which is 65% lower than Connecticut
Property Crime
524 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
53 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Riverside is $235,893 - which is 229% higher than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$235,893 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health B

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Cos Cob Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Stamford Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Amogerone Fire Company 1
Fire Station
Greenwich Poilce Department
Police
Greenwich Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Stamford Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Stamford Hospital
Hospital
Greenwich Hospital
Hospital
Stamford Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Stamford Dental Spa
Dentist
Stamford Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Hayley Barocas DMD LLC
Dentist
Community Health Center of Stamford
Clinic
Greenwich Fire Chief's Office
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Stamford Dental Arts
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Tully Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing C+

Riverside home prices are $1,527,400 - which is 467% higher than Connecticut
Home Price
$1,527,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
6.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Riverside graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
86% A+
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Riverside School
Eastern Middle School
Old Greenwich School
Cos Cob School
International School At Dundee
The Spire School
The Pinnacle School
Central Middle School
North Mianus School
Julian Curtiss School
Greenwich Country Day
Westover School
Greenwich Academy
The Greenwich Japanese School
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
North Street School
Hart School
Cloonan School
Eagle Hill School
Stillmeadow School
Hamilton Avenue School
The Stanwich School
Greenwich Catholic School
Trailblazers Academy
Rogers International School
High Schools (0) F
The Spire School
The Pinnacle School
Greenwich High School
Jewish High School Of Connecticut
Community Connections
Greenwich Country Day
Greenwich Academy
The Greenwich Japanese School
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Eagle Hill School
The Stanwich School
Stamford Academy
Stamford High School
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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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  • Riverside has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Riverside crime rates are 65% lower than the Connecticut average
  • Cost of living in Riverside is 133% higher than the Connecticut average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverside? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Binney Park
      Bush-Holley Historic Site and Visitor Center
      Strickland Road Historic District
      Mill Pond Park
      Loughlin Playground
      Strickland Brook Park
      Rosa Hartman Park
      Bruce Park

      Entertainment

      Greenwich Historical Society
      Putnam Cottage Museum
      Bruce Museum
      Bruce Museum
      Cavalier Galleries, Inc.
      Criterion Cinemas at Greenwich Plaza
      Stamford Center for the Arts
      Bow Tie Majestic Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Joey B's Famous Chili Hub
      Gelato & Cioccolato
      Gofer Ice Cream
      Rinaldi's Deli
      LaBella's Fine Wine & Spirits
      Tony's Deli
      Dunkin' Donuts

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverside? Of all people who commute, 26.0% take public transportation in Riverside.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      21% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverside? The cost of living in Riverside is 275/100 - which is 133% higher than Connecticut.
      Riverside
      275

      175% more expensive than average

      Connecticut
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverside? Riverside crime rates are 577, which are 65% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      577 per 100k people

      75% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 174

      75% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Riverside? The median income in Riverside is $235,893 which is 229% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $235,893326% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $113,382280% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Riverside home prices? Riverside home prices are $1,527,400 - which is 467% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $1,527,400727% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,383151% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Riverside have good schools? The Riverside graduation rate is 96% - which is 11% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      86%

      79% higher 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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