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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverside? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Epps Park
      Ignacio Haya Linear Park
      Lowry Park
      Rivercrest Park
      Rivercrest Park Playground
      American Legion Playground
      Seminole Heights Garden Center
      Egypt Lake Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Zoo Ventures Theatre
      Zoo Ventures Theatre
      Science Discovery Center
      Conservation Theatre
      Conservation Theatre
      Manatee Hospital
      Stingray Bay
      Manatee & Aquatic Center

      Food & Drink

      Garden Grille
      Rango Shack
      Sweet Shoppe
      Grub & Grog
      Grub and Grog Restaurant
      Krystal
      Tamani's Oasis
      Angry Chair Brewing

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverside? Of all people who commute, 4.1% take public transportation in Riverside.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverside? The cost of living in Riverside is 89/100 - which is 9% lower than Florida.
      Riverside
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Tampa
      107

      7% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverside? Riverside crime rates are 1,762, which are 2% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      1,762 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 57

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Riverside? The median income in Riverside is $36,274 which is 26% lower than Florida.
      Median household income
      $36,27434% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,23129% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      56% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Riverside a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Bayshore Doctors' Offices
      Tampa General Hospital
      Eye Institute
      MacDill Air Force Base Clinic
      H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center
      Shriners Hospitals for Children
      Kindred Hospital - Bay Area -Tampa
      HCA Florida - South Tampa Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Publix
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Express Specialty Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Tampa General Hospital Family Care Center Kennedy
      Sue H. Schler, M.D.
      Malcolm Root, MD and Howard B. Heidenberg, DO, Urology
      Meridian Research
      Dr. Angie Pei
      BioDesign Wellness Center | Functional Medicine Clinic
      MinuteClinic
      Childrens Medical Services

      B+ Housing

      What are Riverside home prices? Riverside home prices are $115,417 - which is 31% lower than Florida
      Median home value
      $115,41738% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8768% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Riverside have good schools? The Riverside graduation rate is 73% - which is 13% lower than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      73%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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