Riverdale Park, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
7,249 Population
$104,583 Median Income
$447,000 Home Value
$1,668 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
654 Violent Crime / 100K
38.5 yrs Median Age
30.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.8
Economy
4.3
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.4
Education

People

Population7,249
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,559/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 22.6%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$104,583
Per Capita Income$40,692
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate8.7%
County GDP$65,163M

Housing

4.3/5
Home Value (Census)$447,000
Median Rent$1,668
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,648

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes15.4%
Depression16.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime654/100K
Property Crime2,072/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft264.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Jan / Jul36° / 80°
Rain46 in/yr
Snow10 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

3.4/5
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+72.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.85
Libraries (County)19

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute32 min
Work From Home21.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Riverdale Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$104,583
Home Value$447,000
Median Rent$1,668
Poverty Rate8.7%
Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
Unemployment1.6%
Violent Crime653.5 /100K
Avg Temperature58.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,249
Population Density4,559 per sq mi
Median Age38.5 years
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 22.6% Black 21.9% Hispanic 1.7% Other 53.8%
White22.6%
Black or African American21.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races53.8%

Language

English Only44.1%
Spanish Speakers55.9%
English 44.1% Spanish 55.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.2%
Health Insurance77.0%

Income

39% above avg
Median Household Income$104,583
Per Capita Income$40,692
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,411
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate8.7%
Total Establishments (County)18,770
County GDP$65,163M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,546
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Retail Stores2,225
Manufacturing255
Total Establishments18,770

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,546 Healthcare 2,219 Retail 2,225 Manufacturing 255

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,994
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,553

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.1 min
Work From Home21.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

59% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$447,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$500,000
Price Per Sq Ft$265
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops9.1%
Active Inventory11

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied49.5%

Rental Costs

43% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,668

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedroom$1,648
3 Bedroom$2,123
4 Bedroom$2,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,553
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.24%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure35.8%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity33.2%
Depression16.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage77.0%
Regular Checkup72.9%
Premature Death Rate8,436 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,219
Restaurants (County)1,546

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime653.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery180.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault472.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,071.8 /100K
Burglary347.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,460.0 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft264.2 /100K
Arson13.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)116

Temperature

36°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.6 in
Annual Snowfall9.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Land Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density4,559 per sq mi
Latitude38.9667°
Longitude-76.9272°
County FIPS24033

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 11.2%
D 86.4%

Democrat +75.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
High School+72.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.85

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density4,559 per sq mi
Land Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)19

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)116

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