At a Glance
Median Income
$88,500
$47,047 per capita
Home Value
$270,000
Zillow: $384,156
Median Rent
$1,705/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverdale residents earn a median household income of $88,500 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,047. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverdale is $270,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,156. Median rent is $1,705/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Riverdale reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,315/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Riverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverdale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population408
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$47,047
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,000
Rent$1,705
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$384,156
Housing Units231
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,315/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation574 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Riverdale was founded in 1950.
The median home in Riverdale was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.