Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Riverside
Riverside, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$901
Population
4,500
Renter Mix
59% Rent
Riverfront views and easily accessible attractions – this is Riverside
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Missouri
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Casino
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Stadium
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Located in Platte County, just north of Kansas City, is the riverfront neighborhood of Riverside. Due to its convenient location, residents are close to many city attractions such as the Kansas City Zoo, Kauffman Stadium – home of the Kansas City Royals pro-baseball team – theaters and so much more. Riverside and its neighboring towns have exquisite dining options, including a handful of Michelin-star restaurants.
EH Young Park is right on the river, adjacent to the Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Beyond the casino, you’ll find the Missouri Riverfront Trail that expands 3.25 miles and is suitable for walking and biking. Thanks to Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), I-635, and Route 9, residents can travel through Riverside to surrounding areas with ease.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,316
Average: $79,205
Education
1,155
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,245
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riverside has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverside, MO is $813 for a studio, $902 for one bedroom, $993 for two bedrooms, and $2,084 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$902/month
652 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverside, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 9-12
1,860 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,860 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- English Landing Park
- Parkville Nature Sanctuary
- Frank Vaydik Park
- Park Forest
- Richard Berkley Riverfront Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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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.