Riverbank

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Riverbank, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,026

Population

24,734

Renter Mix

28% Rent

Discover the City of Action’s many conveniences

Diverse Suburban Affordable Convenient Riverside Historic Accessible

Known as “The City of Action,” Riverbank sits less than ten miles northwest of Modesto on the Stanislaus River. Riverbank offers residents the ultimate conveniences of suburban living with a host of shops, parks, and restaurants as well as close proximity to several metropolitan cities. Riverbank also contains a luxury IMAX theater.

Every year, Riverbank hosts the popular Cheese and Wine Exposition, drawing vendors and guests from all over to enjoy carnival rides, food booths, and libations. Riverbank residents delight in nearby access to Jacob Myers Park and Funworks Modesto for wholesome outdoor activities. A variety of major destinations are within a two-hour drive of Riverbank, including Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, and Yosemite National Park.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$85,283

Average: $106,038

Education

3,215

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

11,231

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

35 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Riverbank has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverbank, CA is $1,026 for one bedroom, and $1,362 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverbank has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,026/month
703 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Riverbank Language Academy

Public

Grades K-8

557 Students

Crossroads Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

752 Students

California Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

540 Students

California Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

540 Students

Riverbank Language Academy

Public

Grades K-8

557 Students

Cardozo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

544 Students

Cardozo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

544 Students

Riverbank High

Public

Grades 9-12

744 Students

Riverbank High School

Public

Grades 9-12

744 Students

Adelante High School

Public

Grades 9-12

40 Students

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.