Riverside County Office of Economic Development Profile

Connected to five major freeways, Riverside County offers accessibility throughout the region. Interstate 10 traverses the entire county from east to west, connecting businesses to Los Angeles and Phoenix.

include Ontario International Airport, serving western Riverside County with quick and easy access, and the Palm Springs International Airport, serving the eastern part of the county. The Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport also serves the Coachella Valley with easy access and is capable of bringing in a Boeing Business Jet 737. The March Inland Port addresses the growing need for economical air cargo services. Industrial Development Thousands of acres of land for industrial development coupled with an expanding workforce make Riverside County an advantageous location for business relocation or expansion. The Inland Empire is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing industrial

markets. Proximity to nearly 20 million residents living in the Southern California region makes Riverside County an ideal location to build new warehouses and distribution centers. Retail Market Boosted by a strong fourth quarter, annual sales volume of Inland Empire retail properties increased to a three-year high of $1.7 billion in 2025. That total was only exceeded in 2021 and 2022. Over 660 sale transactions closed in 2025, increasing by more than 110 from 2024’s total.. This demonstrates the resilience of Riverside County’s economy and its potential for business growth and expansion. 16 (Source: CoStar)