New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Riverdale is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,084. Residents earn $96,667 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Riverdale receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Riverdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Riverdale is $96,667, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Riverdale is $384,500, 36% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,351 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Riverdale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 48 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,892 per 100,000, 99% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Riverdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 79.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.1% |
| 50% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,667 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,102 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,551 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,008 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 36,016 |
| County GDP | $105,805M |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Healthcare | 4,090 |
| Retail | 3,534 |
| Manufacturing | 1,003 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $384,500 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $475,549 |
| Median List Price | $445,000 |
| Median List Price | $445,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $451 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 105.7% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,351 |
| 102% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,998 |
| 329% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 4,472/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Total Violent | 48.1/100K |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 48.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,892.4/100K |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 168.2/100K |
| Theft | 3,580.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 144.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9959°N, 74.3145°W |
| County FIPS | 34003 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.7% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,012/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,090 |
| Restaurants | 2,730 |
| Retail Stores | 3,534 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |