Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Riverdale is a small city in Illinois with a population of 10,515. Residents earn $45,709 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Riverdale receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Riverdale has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Riverdale is $45,709, 39% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Riverdale is $104,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,204 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,043 per 100,000, 55% above the national average.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Riverdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,709 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,642 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 8.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137,804 |
| County GDP | $546,441M |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Healthcare | 16,051 |
| Retail | 13,648 |
| Manufacturing | 4,404 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.94% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
| Census Median | $104,800 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $108,794 |
| Median List Price | $124,950 |
| Median List Price | $124,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $68 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.5% |
| Price Drops | 21.2% |
| Inventory | 52 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,204 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,233 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.94% |
| Obesity | 45.6% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.5% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 1,143.7/100K |
| 201% above US avg | |
| Murder | 29.3/100K |
| 366% above US avg | |
| Rape | 66.0/100K |
| Robbery | 681.8/100K |
| Assault | 366.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,042.5/100K |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,136.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,627.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 278.6/100K |
| Arson | 14.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 602 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,937/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6427°N, 87.6356°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,937/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |