Riverdale, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,803 Population 713/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $18,737 per capita
$265,100 Home Value $348,395 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$265,100 home value, $1,095/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Riverdale, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,250
28% below
$18,737 per capita
Home Value
$265,100
6% below
Zillow: $348,395
Median Rent
$1,095/mo
6% below
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
63.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Riverdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riverdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
94%
Rent
94%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riverdale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riverdale residents earn a median household income of $54,250 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,737. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverdale is $265,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,395. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

6.3% of adults in Riverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 63.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverdale has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.

Data Overview

People

Population2,803
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density713/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born26.1%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$18,737
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

B+
Home Value$265,100
Rent$1,095
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$348,395
Housing Units785
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking15.6%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain7.2 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation213 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+63.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Riverdale was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
26.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.