Riverside County Office of Economic Development Profile

39,140

UNITS

From January 1 2021 to January 1, 2025, Riverside County had the third largest growth in Housing units of all California Counties. (CA, DOF, 2026)

$639K MEDIAN PRICE

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FASTEST GROWING COUNTY

For a single-family residence based on data from the California Association of Realtors (Jan 2026).

According to the California Department of Finance, from 2021 to 2025 Riverside County grew its housing stock by 5%, which was the fastest of all large counties in California

HOME PRICE DATA According to the California Department of Finance, from 2021 to 2025 Riverside County housing stock grew by 5%, which was the fastest of all large counties in California. Riverside county has seen a significant surge in single family housing growth since 2021. The county has increased total housing unit stock by just over 39,000 units. This is the third largest numeric growth of any California county during this time period. Despite this growth, the median cost for a single-family residence in Riverside County remains relatively affordable. According to data from the California Association of Realtors (Jan 2026), the median cost is $639K, making it more affordable than the coastal Southern California counties by up to 120%. This makes Riverside County an attractive option for those looking for a more affordable housing market without compromising on quality of life.

• LA County – RivCo is 40% lower price • Orange County – RivCo is 114% lower price

• San Diego County – RivCo is 57% lower price • Ventura County – RivCo is 50% lower price

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