At a Glance
Median Income
$64,496
$30,837 per capita
Home Value
$370,300
Zillow: $455,978
Median Rent
$1,345/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
385/100K
4,500/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
10.7% smoking rate
How Riverdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverdale residents earn a median household income of $64,496 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,837. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverdale is $370,300 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,978. Median rent is $1,345/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Riverdale reports 385 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,500/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Riverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverdale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population9,294
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density2,020/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,496
Per Capita$30,837
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
B
Home Value$370,300
Rent$1,345
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$455,978
Housing Units3,429
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent385/100K
Property4,500/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation4,369 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Riverdale was founded in 1850.
The median home in Riverdale was built in 1985.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.