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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) B
The Buzz Mill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Crème
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mañana
Coffee Shop
The Meteor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cenote
Coffee Shop
Jo's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cuvée Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café 605
Coffee Shop
Bennu Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Alta's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Simona's Coffee + Cocktails
Coffee Shop
Revival Coffee
Coffee Shop
Jo's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Buzz Mill
Coffee Shop
Wright Bros. Brew & Brew
Coffee Shop
Holy cacao
Coffee Shop
Once Over Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Bouldin Creek Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Desnudo Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fair Bean Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Le Café Crêpe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Emo's (Riverside)
Theatre Arts
Emo's
Theatre Arts
Come And Take It Live
Theatre Arts
graĚ…yduck gallery
Art Gallery
Spratx
Art Gallery
Mass Gallery
Art Gallery
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
Mary Moody Northern Theater
Theatre Arts
Hotel Vegas
Nightclub
The Volstead
Nightclub
Rudolph Gamblin Field
Stadium
South Congress Bat Colony
Attraction
Roadhouse Relics Gallery
Art Gallery
Statesman Bat Observation Center
Attraction
French Legation State Historic Site
Attraction
French Legation Museum
Museum
Joseph And Susanna Dickinson Hannig Museum
Museum
O. Henry Museum
Museum
Esther's Follies
Theatre Arts
The Velveeta Room
Nightclub
Republic of Texas Museum
Museum
Red 7
Nightclub
Barbarella
Nightclub
Trinity Hall
Theatre Arts
Antone's Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (18) A+
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
El Tacorrido: Authentic Mexican Taqueria
Fast Food
Frazier's Long and Low
Bar
Twin Liquors
Alcohol
Los Mangos Ice Cream & Paletas
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
S H Donuts
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
P. Terry's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Opal Devine's
Bar
Gati
Sweets
Fitness (3) A+
AMLI South Shore fitness center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Camacho Activity Center
Community Centre
Crossfit Lumos
Gym
Pan AM Recreation Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Montopolis Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Montopolis Recreation Center
Community Centre
Ro Fitness
Gym
South Austin Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Waller Ballroom
Community Centre
Palm Door on Sixth
Community Centre
Wanderlust Yoga
Gym
Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center
Community Centre
Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center
Community Centre
Austin Neighborhood Services
Community Centre
Crux Climbing Center Fitness Barn
Gym
Montopolis Friendship Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Rosewood Recreation Center
Community Centre
South Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
The Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
Community Centre
Sierra Ridge Community Center
Community Centre
Walter Davis Senior Young Adult Center
Community Centre
Austin Recreation Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) C-
Tinnin Food Mart
Grocery Store
H-E-B plus!
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
The Herb Bar
Health Food
Master of Donuts
Bakery
Joe’s Bakery & Coffee Shop
Bakery
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
Bakery
La Patisserie
Bakery
First Food mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Voodoo Dougnut V
Bakery
1st Stop Food Store
Grocery Store
OMG Squee!
Bakery
Tiny Pies
Bakery
The Old Bakery and Emporium
Bakery
Hayley Cakes & Cookies
Bakery
Thom's Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Moonlight Bakery
Bakery
Einstin Bros. Bagels
Bakery
Mr. Natural
Bakery
Tiff's Treats
Bakery
Parks (11) A+
Woodland Pocket Park
Park
South Shore District Community Park
Park
Lakeshore Park
Park
International Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Peace Point at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Lakeshore at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park
Park
Edison Courtyard
Park
Snake Island
Park
Edward Rendon Sr. Metropolitan Park at Festival Beach
Park
Manuel and Robert Donley Pocket Park
Park
Holly Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Longhorn Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Metcalfe Pocket Park
Park
Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
Park
Metz Park
Park
Blunn Creek Greenbelt
Park
Little Stacy Neighborhood Park
Park
Big Stacy Neighborhood Park
Park
Sanchez School Park
Park
Country Club Creek Greenbelt
Park
Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park
Park
Penick Pocket Park
Park
Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan Am Neighborhood Park
Park
The Circle Greenbelt
Park
Shops (8) A+
Organic Spa/Nails
Beauty
Stop & Save
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
H-E-B Express
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Food Spot
Convenience Store
Mobile Bicycle Workshop
Bicycle
Nails by Tina
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Amigo's Furniture
Furniture
dd's Discounts
Department Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Apple Mart
Convenience Store
WhipIn
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bread Basket Food Store
Convenience Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
East 1st Grocery
Convenience Store
Fail Jewelry
Fashion
Cycleast
Bicycle
Roar
Hairdresser
Circle K
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Brentwood (A+)

2. Wooten (A+)

3. South Lamar (A+)

4. Dawson (A+)

5. Govalle (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in Riverside.
Public Transit Stops (23)
Stops & Stations A+
1706 Willow Creek/Riverside
Bus Stop
1809 Lakeshore
Bus Stop
1804 Lakeshore
Bus Stop
1820 Pleasant Valley (HEB)
Bus Stop
1701 Lakeshore/Riverside
Bus Stop
Willow Creek/Woodland
Bus Stop
1717 Pleasant Valley / Riverside
Bus Stop
1800 Lakeshore/Riverside
Bus Stop
2200 Lakeshore/Tinnin Ford
Bus Stop
2201 Lakeshore/Tinnin Ford
Bus Stop
1225 Pleasant Valley/Elmont
Bus Stop
1400 Pleasant Valley/Lakeshore
Bus Stop
Elmont/Wickersham
Bus Stop
Elmont/Pleasant Valley
Bus Stop
Lakeshore/Pleasant Valley
Bus Stop
2401 Lakeshore
Bus Stop
1602 Wickersham
Bus Stop
Anken/Willow Creek
Bus Stop
1515 Wickersham
Bus Stop
1500 Riverside
Bus Stop
1109 Pleasant Valley/Elmont
Bus Stop
2001 Wickersham/Riverside
Bus Stop
2100 Wickersham/Riverside
Bus Stop
2316 Pleasant Valley/Anken
Bus Stop
Wickersham/Sheringham
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
5.8% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Dawson (A+)

2. West Gate (A+)

3. Rosedale (A+)

4. Bouldin (A+)

5. East Cesar Chavez (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Riverside is 121/100 - which is 31% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Franklin Park (A+)

2. North Austin (A+)

3. Saint Edwards (A+)

4. Saint Johns (A+)

5. Sweet Briar (A+)

crime F

Riverside crime rates are 13,152 per 100k, which is 381% higher than Texas
Property Crime
11,472 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,680 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Downtown (B+)

2. Rosedale (D)

3. University Of Texas (D)

4. Crestview (D)

5. Windsor Road (D-)

employment A

The median income in Riverside is $64,246 - which is 17% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$64,246 C
Unemployment Rate
2.1% A+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Chestnut (A+)

2. Pecan Springs Springdale (A+)

3. Barton Hills (A+)

4. Old West Austin (A+)

5. Govalle (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Austin Emergency Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics
Dentist
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aloha Dental
Dentist
River Rock Dental
Dentist
Brident Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Rebekah Baines Johnson Health Center
Clinic
Austin Fire Station Number 22
Fire Station
Austin Fire Station Number 7
Fire Station
Seton McCarthy Community Health Center
Clinic
CommUnityCare - East
Doctor
South Austin Central Fire Station
Fire Station
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Access Dental of E 7th
Dentist
Sweet Tooth Dental
Dentist
St. Edward's Police Dpt.
Police
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central Family Dental
Dentist
East Austin Dental
Dentist
Austin Travis County Mental Health: Anupindi Renu MD
Doctor
Beleza Surgery
Doctor
Innate Beauty Medical Spa
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Allandale (A+)

2. Bouldin (A+)

3. Brentwood (A+)

4. Central East Austin (A+)

5. Crestview (A+)

housing A

Riverside home prices are $377,650 - which is 165% higher than Texas
Home Price
$377,650 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
79% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Franklin Park (A+)

2. Garrison Park (A+)

3. Pecan Springs Springdale (A+)

4. McKinney (A+)

5. Johnston Terrace (A+)

schools F

The Riverside graduation rate is 70% - which is 10% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (1) F
City School
Martin Middle
Travis Hts El
Metz El
Linder El
Baty El
Zavala El
Sanchez El
Fulmore M S
University Of Texas El Charter School
Brooke El
George M Kozmetsky School
St Ignatius Martyr Catholic School
Texas School For The Deaf
Idea Allan Academy
Idea Allan College Preparatory
Blackshear El
Daep- El
Becker El
Allison El
Allan El
Dawson El
Kealing M S
Harmony School Of Innovation - Austin
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
High Schools (0) F
Graduation Prep Academy Travis
Travis H S
The Refuge
Leadership Academy
Travis County Juvenile Detention Center
Texas School For The Deaf
Phoenix Academy
Idea Allan College Preparatory
Premier H S American Youthworks
The Excel Center For Adults Ayw
San Juan Diego Catholic High School
Harmony School Of Excellence - Austin
Alternative Learning Center
Austin Can Academy
The Excel Center For Adults - South Austin
Garza Independence H S
Austin St Hospital
Travis County J J A E P
Eastside Memorial At The Johnston Campus
International H S
Kipp Austin Brave
University H S
Acton Academy
University Of Texas At Austin H S
Austin H S
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Hancock (A+)

2. Windsor Road (A+)

3. Triangle State (A+)

4. Allandale (A+)

5. Rmma (A+)

ratings A+

Riverside has an overall rating of 94% from 1 reviews.
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From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Allandale (A+)

2. Brentwood (A+)

3. Chestnut (A+)

4. Riverside (A+)

5. Johnston Terrace (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Woodland Pocket Park
      South Shore District Community Park
      Lakeshore Park
      International Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
      Peace Point at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
      Lakeshore at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
      Heritage Oaks Neighborhood Park
      Edison Courtyard

      Entertainment

      Emo's (Riverside)
      Emo's
      Come And Take It Live
      graĚ…yduck gallery
      Spratx
      Mass Gallery
      Mary Moody Northern Theater
      Mary Moody Northern Theater

      Food & Drink

      Raising Cane's
      KFC
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Dairy Queen
      Chipotle
      Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
      Church's Chicken

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverside? Of all people who commute, 5.8% take public transportation in Riverside.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverside? The cost of living in Riverside is 121/100 - which is 31% higher than Texas.
      Riverside
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Austin
      120

      20% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverside? Riverside crime rates are 13,152, which are 381% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      13,152 per 100k people

      466% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 8

      466% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Riverside? The median income in Riverside is $64,246 which is 17% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $64,24616% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,81264% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      55% 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

      Cornerstone Hospital Austin
      Heart Hospital of Austin
      Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
      Passport Health Austin Travel Clinic
      Passport Health Northwest Austin Travel Clinic
      Saint David's North Austin Medical Center
      Seton Southwest Hospital
      Austin State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Randalls Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Austin Regional Clinic
      SharpeVision modern LASIK
      Optometrist
      Care Spot
      Freedom Eye Care - Soroush Azadi, O.D.
      Austin Foot and Ankle Specialists
      Allergies & Asthma Clinic
      South Austin Medical Clinic: Canon Todd A MD

      A Housing

      What are Riverside home prices? Riverside home prices are $377,650 - which is 165% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $377,650104% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19226% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      15%

      77% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Riverside have good schools? The Riverside graduation rate is 70% - which is 10% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% 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 94% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      1 total surveys

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