At a Glance
Median Income
$61,779
$27,117 per capita
Home Value
$177,000
Zillow: $147,036
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.0% 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverdale residents earn a median household income of $61,779 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,117. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,022 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverdale is $177,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,036. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
19.5% of adults in Riverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverdale has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,129
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density139/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,779
Per Capita$27,117
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,638M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,000
Rent
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$147,036
Housing Units471
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,971/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation426 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverdale was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
42.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.