Median Income
$82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value
$240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.6%
65% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$690
41% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.2%
72% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
4% higher than US avg
How Riverdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,803
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$51,650
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty12.9%
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$690
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units715
Rent Burden7.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+28.0%
Graduate+2.6%
Is Riverdale a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Riverdale receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Riverdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Riverdale is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Riverdale is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.0% have completed high school.
Riverdale has a population of 1,803 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.
Population
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Riverdale vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 7.8% |
Social Characteristics
Riverdale vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Riverdale is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: Riverdale vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,650 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |
The median home value in Riverdale is $240,000, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $240,000 |
| 15% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $690 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.0% |
| Housing Units | 715 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Riverdale vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Riverdale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 222.4 sq mi (576.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |