SITE SELECTION
Expert Support to Help You Choose the Right Site in Inland Southern California
WHY RIVERSIDE
Whether you are expanding, relocating or opening a new business, Riverside offers direct expertise to support your next step. Our city combines the best of location, affordability, talent and innovation. With direct access to major logistics routes, a thriving research ecosystem and a rapidly growing economy, the city is positioned as one of Inland Southern California’s most competitive markets for long-term growth.
Time-to-Market Advantage
Cost-Competitive Utilities
Access
to Global
Logistics Routes
Commercial & Educational Spaces
Site Selection Support:
Find the right location in Riverside with confidence. Our team provides tailored site selection support, connecting you with properties that align with your zoning, operational needs, and long-term vision. With the right tools and local insight, we’re here to help you land the ideal site for your success.
Riverside At-A-Glance
FIVE MAJOR HIGHWAYS,
FIVE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
& THREE PORTS
Central location near global shipping and transportation hubs.
LOWEST WATER &
POWER RATES IN THE STATE
Annual public utility rates for Riverside manufacturing and Large Class A office space was lower than neighboring customers.
$390 MILLION IN
NEW CONSTRUCTION
In 2024, Riverside added $390 million in new construction alongside 13,500 new jobs and 1,600 new businesses.
319,000 RESIDENTS
Fastest growing region in California.
1 of 17 FOREIGN TRADE ZONES
IN CALIFORNIA
PRODUCE OVER 80,000 STUDENTS
Riverside's top educational institutions provide a pathway for tomorrow's workforce.
Riverside's Quality of Life
Riverside offers an exceptional quality of life for talented professionals and their families, helping businesses recruit qualified employees that want to enjoy career opportunities alongside personal fulfillment.
Inland Southern California lifestyle perks:
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280+ sunny days per year
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Mediterranean climate
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7 golf courses
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144 miles of bike lanes
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3,000 acres of park land
Access to affordable housing:
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Median home prices in Riverside are approximately 200k below California’s median
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Stronger affordability than the state average
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More attainable than coastal markets while maintaining regional access.
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Lower housing costs translate to higher disposable income, supporting employee stability and long-term retention.
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Access a major labor pool without the housing cost barriers typical of coastal metros.
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Innovative education:
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State of the art technology in classrooms
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48 schools and a comprehensive adult education program
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26 schools honored as California Distinguished Schools
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15th largest district in California
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42,000 K-12 students and 7,000 adult education students
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40 languages spoken by RUSD students and families
RIVERSIDE INCENTIVES
Lowest water and power rates in the state
Annual public utility rates for Riverside commercial properties rank lower than neighboring regions.
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EV Charging Incentives (RPU) – Competitive rebates available for commercial and qualifying sites installing EV charging infrastructure, supporting cost-effective and sustainable investment.
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Economic Development Utility Rates (RPU) – Riverside Public Utilities offers highly competitive electric and water rates, with additional incentives for qualifying new and expanding businesses, helping reduce operating costs and support long-term growth.
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EV Charging Incentives (RPU) – Competitive rebates available for commercial and qualifying sites installing EV charging infrastructure, supporting cost-effective and sustainable investment.
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Economic Development Utility Rates (RPU) – Riverside Public Utilities offers highly competitive electric and water rates, with additional incentives for qualifying new and expanding businesses, helping reduce operating costs and support long-term growth.
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EV Charging Incentives (RPU) – Competitive rebates available for commercial and qualifying sites installing EV charging infrastructure, supporting cost-effective and sustainable investment.
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Economic Development Utility Rates (RPU) – Riverside Public Utilities offers highly competitive electric and water rates, with additional incentives for qualifying new and expanding businesses, helping reduce operating costs and support long-term growth.
The City of Riverside is located in Foreign Trade Zone 244.
INCUBATORS
Stemming from our agricultural roots, Riverside has a deep history in innovation. We foster growth among new and growing businesses through our incubators.
Innovation Corridor
The UC Riverside Life Sciences Incubator is equipped for innovation – designed to support startup companies in life sciences, agriculture, biotechnology and medical technologies.
SoCal Oasis Park
For businesses looking for a state-of-the-art incubator space, the SoCal Oasis (Opportunity to Advance Sustainability, Innovation and Social Inclusion) Park has opportunities available within its 50,000 GSP of research and office space. The park is a center for research in climate change, air quality and mobility.
UC Riverside
Life Sciences Incubator
The UC Riverside Life Sciences Incubator is equipped for innovation – designed to support startup companies in life sciences, agriculture, biotechnology and medical technologies.
Opportunity Zones
Find your opportunity in Riverside.
Frequently asked questions
Zone 1 – Innovation District / Hunter Park
Main Assets: UC Riverside, Bourns, Solarmax, CARB, Downtown Riverside, Mission Inn, Konica Minolta,
Residents: 44,522
Zone 2 –
Casa Blanca
Auto Mall
Main Assets: Riverside Auto Center – Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Lexux, Porsche, Harley Davidson, Carmax
Residents: 2,929
Zone 3 –
Arlanza
Zone 3 –
Arlanza
Main Assets: Riverside Municipal Airport, UTC Aerospace Systems, Arlanza Public Library, 91 Freeway Frontage,
Residents: 5,669
Zone 4 –
Canyon Springs
Main Assets: Power Retail Center – Target, Walmart, Sams Club, Best Buy, 60/215 Freeway Frontage,
Residents: 3,965
Strategic Locations:
The Opportunity Zone includes a growing transit network, UC Riverside–affiliated research institutions and expanding downtown entertainment destinations. Two Metrolink stations border the zone, which also contains underutilized former packing houses and industrial buildings ideal for coworking or creative redevelopment. Companies focused on green transportation can benefit from proximity to UCR’s CECERT and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) campus
Record Private/Public Investment:
Investment in the Opportunity Zone has surpassed $1 billion, highlighted by the Imperial Hardware Lofts project. Additional current and planned developments include the new CARB headquarters, the $400M Riverside Alive project, Citrus Tower, expansions at Riverside Community Hospital and Riverside City College, multiple apartment communities, new hotels, the Riverside Food Lab and Game Lab, Downtown Fire Station #1, and upgrades to the Fox Theater, Municipal Auditorium, and Convention Center.
Innovation District:
Riverside’s Innovation District—sharing the Opportunity Zone boundary—attracts investment, supports local talent, and encourages entrepreneurship. Firms like Konica Minolta have joined the ecosystem, and creative office hubs such as ExCITE, Spark Tank, and Mind & Mill anchor the district. Two ExCITE companies, Globe Biomedical and Check Cherry, recently placed 2nd and 3rd in the Riverside County Innovation Month Fast Pitch Competition.
Strategic Partnerships:
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Community Benefits:
Opportunity Zones help drive economic development by creating jobs, supporting startups, stimulating housing projects, and complementing existing tax incentive programs.
RIVERSIDE'S
STRATEGIC LOCATION
Get where you’re going faster with Riverside’s access to key markets. Our infrastructure connects businesses to markets in Inland Southern California to hubs across the globe.
7 AIRPORTS
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Riverside Airport
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Flabob Airport
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Ontario International Airport
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Palm Springs International Airport
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John Wayne International Airport
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Los Angeles International Airport
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San Bernardino International Airport
5 HIGHWAYS
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Interstate 10
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Interstate 15
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Interstate 215
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State Route 60
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State Route 91
3 PORTS
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Port of Los Angeles
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Port of Long Beach
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Port of San Diego