Riverdale Park, MD

Riverdale Park, MD

At a Glance

How Riverdale Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riverdale Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Riverdale Park a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Riverdale Park residents earn a median household income of $104,583 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,692. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riverdale Park is $447,000 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,941. Median rent is $1,668/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Riverdale Park reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,645/100K. The murder rate is 13.8/100K.

Education

30.4% of adults in Riverdale Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riverdale Park has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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