Population Government data
The Riverside area's population grew 3.5% from 2020 to 2025 (4,607,646 → 4,769,007), ranking #145 of 387 metros for growth (typical metro +2.5%). People moving in (net +91,151) account for most of the change.
4,607,6462020
4,644,8962021
4,675,6062022
4,707,4482023
4,747,8762024
4,769,0072025
Census Bureau population estimates, July 1 of each year, 2020–2025.
New homes permitted Government data
New-home permits in Riverside are roughly flat from 2021 to 2025 (15,606 → 15,937). Permits are a sign of construction activity, not a count of open jobs.
15,6062021
16,7472022
20,2682023
15,8242024
15,9372025
Census Building Permits Survey, annual 2021–2025.
Local housing Government data
The Riverside area has about 1,643,386 homes. 35% were built before 1980 (typical metro 45%), so its housing is newer than most; 12% were built in 2010 or later. 66% of households own their home, and the median home value is $579,500.
Census American Community Survey, 2024 1-year estimates (table DP04).
All 40 trades
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| Trade | Median pay | Jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|
| Electrical Lineworker | $128,750 | 1,580 | #17 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $126,640 | 310 | #1 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $92,910 | 740 | #37 |
| Building Inspector | $89,950 | 1,160 | #32 |
| Construction Supervisor | $82,710 | 8,420 | #97 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | $78,720 | 4,740 | #55 |
| Rigger | $75,130 | 130 | #19 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $73,200 | 2,740 | #80 |
| Ironworker | $72,790 | 1,120 | #64 |
| Electrician | $72,790 | 7,880 | #126 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $72,770 | 1,340 | #75 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $71,300 | 3,400 | #37 |
| Carpenter | $70,880 | 12,970 | #43 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $68,780 | 750 | #90 |
| HVAC Technician | $64,300 | 4,820 | #82 |
| Auto Mechanic | $64,210 | 7,680 | #9 |
| Plumber | $63,920 | 4,510 | #152 |
| Brickmason | $63,330 | 540 | #72 |
| Roofer | $62,050 | 2,480 | #40 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $61,990 | 1,650 | #29 |
| Drywall Installer | $61,420 | 3,640 | #45 |
| Glazier | $60,750 | 840 | #49 |
| Solar Installer | $60,050 | 790 | #13 |
| Rebar Worker | $59,820 | 520 | #11 |
| Concrete Finisher | $59,550 | 4,740 | #130 |
| Construction Laborer | $59,500 | 12,120 | #34 |
| Appliance Repair Technician | $57,610 | 320 | #39 |
| Flooring Installer | $56,130 | 440 | #34 |
| Fence Installer | $55,060 | 420 | #13 |
| Tile Setter | $54,850 | 940 | #49 |
| Plasterer | $53,580 | 1,290 | #40 |
| Maintenance Technician | $53,560 | 13,720 | #80 |
| Welder | $52,050 | 3,810 | #195 |
| Septic & Sewer Technician | $51,630 | 380 | #69 |
| Machinist | $49,440 | 1,810 | #304 |
| Painter | $48,910 | 3,750 | #144 |
| Hazmat Removal Worker | $47,950 | 450 | #71 |
| Insulation Installer | $46,850 | 480 | #74 |
| Pest Control Technician | $45,250 | 1,540 | #92 |
| Landscaper | $43,650 | 13,190 | #85 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate