Robert Tietze, residence in Riverside, Connecticut. LOC gsc.5a03906, 1939
Riverside’s story
151 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1939.
- 1875Riverside is settled
RiversideCT
A town of 8,954, settled in 1875.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Hayden Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Population
8,954
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$1.9M
Census ACS
Household income
$250K
median
Median age
40.8
years
Jobs based here
1,794
A commuter town
Is Riverside a good place to live?
79% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Riverside, against 45% in Connecticut’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. No town among the 156 in Connecticut we compare has a higher January low than Riverside. Riverside’s density of trails is 0.3 miles per square mile, below the Connecticut town median (1.3) and near the median of U.S. towns (0.4). We don’t grade Riverside yet; the figures below are still real.
By the sea
Riverside lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 9% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
9%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
98thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
85thpercentile for hurricane risk
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Nearby attractions
All 606 attractions →Central Park and 514 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Riverside. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw32 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw26 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw28 mi TheatreStudio 54Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Riverside: who provides what
Riverside is unincorporated, so Fairfield County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEversource28.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAquarion WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesFairfield CountyFairfield County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Connecticut you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGreenwich Town ClerkTown of Greenwich; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes06878, 0687006878 95% · 06870 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Riverside.
Work & commute
Riverside stands out in Connecticut and nationally, with the median household income higher than most
Among 156 Connecticut towns, just 6 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Riverside. Riverside: 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Jobs in Riverside grew by 355 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 1,794. For Riverside, the mean commuting time is 35 minutes.
5%work in town
| Riverside | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 | $109,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.2% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Riverside5%
Greenwich24%
New York21%
Stamford14%
Norwalk3%
13 mi
median commute distance
1,794
jobs based in Riverside
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Riverside, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 34 inches of snow, with January nights at 25° and July afternoons at 85°.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–42°
Spring42–60°
Summer65–83°
Fall48–65°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Connecticut and the rest of the country, fewer of Riverside’s adults have obesity
Among adults in Riverside, 7% have diabetes. Of the 155 Connecticut towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Riverside. 11% of adults in Riverside report frequent mental distress; 8.7% report frequent physical distress.
| Riverside | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 30% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 8.7% | 12% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 22% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Connecticut
25 better7 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Riverside | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.8% | 9.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 5.9% | 14.9% |
Greenwich Hospital Association
2.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Riverside has set aside 3.3% of its land for conservation
0.9 miles of trail wind through 3 parks and preserves. Among 156 Connecticut towns, just 6 have a lower share of conserved land than Riverside.
3.3%conserved
3.3%
conserved · 68 of 2,054 acres
0.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Edward Schongalla Nature Preserve | 0.3 mi | 13 |
| 2. Mianus Park | 0.3 mi | 7 |
| 3. Binney Park - Hillside Annex | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Riverside has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Riverside, 61% come from inland flooding and 19% from hurricanes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCoastal flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Homes in Riverside sell for about $2.77M
On the market in Riverside: a median 17 days to sell. Only 3 of the 152 Connecticut towns we compare have a higher going rate for rent than Riverside. Bidding over the asking price: half of homes sold in the town.
$2.77Mmedian sale price
| Riverside | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $3,501 a month | $1,450 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 81% | 81% | 73% |
Market temperature
17
days on market
103.6%
sale-to-list price
10
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Riverside
17pages on Riverside
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
10 within 15 miles of the center of Riverside
University of Connecticut-StamfordUniversity or college · Public · Stamford2.8 mi$18,150 in-state tuitionSUNY at Purchase CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Purchase, NY6.3 mi$8,953 in-state tuitionSUNY Westchester Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Valhalla, NY11.1 mi$5,948 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Riverside residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Riverside for work
Where Riverside’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,794jobs based in Riverside
5%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Riverside
Census-designated place in Connecticut, United States
Riverside is a neighborhood/section in the town of Greenwich in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 8,843. The town of Greenwich is one political and taxing body, but consists of several distinct sections or neighborhoods, such as Banksville, Byram, Cos Cob, Glenville, Mianus, Old Greenwich, Riverside, and Greenwich (sometimes referred to as central, or downtown, Greenwich). Of these neighborhoods, three (Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, and Riverside) have separate postal names and ZIP codes.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 06878
- Area code
- 203
Riverside’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Riverside.
Old GreenwichCos CobIndian FieldRiverside
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CT rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Old Greenwich | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cos Cob | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Indian Field | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Riverside, Old Greenwich, Cos Cob and Indian Field aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Riverside with a neighbor →
Questions about Riverside
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Riverside, CT a good place to live?
We don’t grade Riverside yet; the figures below are still real.