554 homes in Riverside
Homes for Sale in Riverside, CA
About Riverside, CA Real Estate
Riverside is the largest city in the Inland Empire and home to UC Riverside. Founded in 1870 with rich citrus heritage, featuring the beautiful Mission Inn landmark and diverse neighborhoods.
Today, Riverside has 553 homes for sale at a median price of $731,990, typically selling in about 48 days. Families here choose from 12 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Riverside
Powered by the Topfind School Score
- 10Riverside STEM Academyelementary-high combination
- 9Benjamin Franklin Elementaryelementary
- 9Lake Hills Elementaryelementary
- 8Amelia Earhart Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 8Frank Augustus Miller Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 8John F. Kennedy Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Riverside?
- Home to UC Riverside
- Historic Mission Inn and downtown
- More affordable than coastal counties
- Easy access to mountains, desert, and beaches
Popular Neighborhoods in Riverside
Riverside Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$699K
↑ 6.7% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
0.2 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 554 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Homes are selling quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and buyers have limited room to negotiate. Listings typically sell in ~48 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are taking longer to sell—buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. Sales 42% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Riverside
Homeownership is near the state average—a balanced mix of owners and renters.
56%
Homeowners
44%
Renters
Homeownership is 0.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
92,368 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$4,980/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$2,067/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$7,381/mo
Riverside
A typical home costs about 67% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$213K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $195K in value on average.
Price Reductions
216 listings have reduced their price
39% of active listings
Average reduction: 5.0% (~$37K)
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