Riverbank, CA


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Riverbank, CA

About Riverbank, CA

Riverbank, CA is a thriving suburb located in Stanislaus County. With an estimated population of 23,000 people, Riverbank has something special for everyone. From outdoor activities like walking trails and parks to cultural attractions like the Carnegie Arts Center–there's always something new to explore in this charming city. Residents also benefit from easy access to quality public and private schools as well as excellent healthcare facilities. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation—Riverbank has something special for everyone! Small, agricultural town - Central California, in the Central Valley, 80 miles southeast of Sacramento and 70 miles east of the Bay Area.

State: California
County: Stanislaus County
Metro Area: Modesto Metro Area
City: Riverbank
Zip Codes: 95367
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 22 ft above sea level

Mainly agricultural in character, Modesto is a “modest” Central Valley town—so named because the dignitary the town intended to name itself after refused the honor out of modesty. The unremarkable downtown has a enough of a small-town feel to be the subject of the movie American Graffiti (although the actual filming was done in Marin County north of San Francisco). But there isn’t much to do and unemployment is high.

While the cost of living is fairly modest on a California scale, it is still high. Incredibly, some people make the 2 to 3 hour commute into the San Francisco Bay Area. Yosemite National Park, 80 miles east, provides some recreational fulfillment.

Modesto is located in a completely flat area of agriculture and orchards along the Tuolumne River. Just 15 miles to the east, the Sierra foothills begin their persistent rise into the main Sierra Ridge. The climate is typical Central Valley Mediterranean with warm to blistering hot and dry days, and pleasant to somewhat warm nights in summer. Winter brings mild temperatures and valley fog. Almost all rain falls in winter.

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Riverbank Cost of Living

Winter climate, small-town atmosphere, and nearby national parks make Riverbank a great place to live.

$455,000
+25.7% higher than avg
$75,216
+8.2% higher than avg
8.2 / 7.4
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Riverbank Crime
38.9 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Riverbank, California
$87,120
for a family
$47,200
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Riverbank
   Winter climate
Crime rates
   Small-town atmosphere
Unemployment
   Nearby national parks
Low educational attainment
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Over 16 years ago
This is a small town just north of Modesto. The town sprouted overnight with the housing boom. Has the convenience of the big box retailers, but the smaller town feel.  More
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