Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
11%
Riverdale
Riverdale, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,483
Population
23,862
Renter Mix
49% Rent
Comfort and convenience in this D.C. suburb.
Suburb
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Commuter
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MARC
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Rail Service
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Public Transportation
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Affordable
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Tucked into Prince George's County just a few miles northeast of Washington, D.C., Riverdale sits in a sweet spot where commuter convenience meets a laid-back suburban pace. The nearby University of Maryland adds an energetic undercurrent to the area, while Riverdale Community Park and the sprawling Greenbelt Park give residents plenty of room to stretch their legs, hit the trails, or toss a frisbee on a sunny afternoon. Baltimore Avenue runs through the heart of the area, putting everyday dining and shopping within easy reach.
Getting around is genuinely easy here. The MARC commuter rail line connects Riverdale to downtown D.C. without the headache of driving, and major roadways make the rest of the metro area accessible. The neighborhood grew as a streetcar suburb in the late 19th century, and that sense of connected, walkable living still echoes today.
The rental market offers solid range, from garden-style apartment communities and townhomes to smaller, more intimate complexes. Whether you want a cozy studio or a spacious three-bedroom, Riverdale delivers options that fit different needs without pushing deep into the higher price tiers seen closer to the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,138
Average: $103,124
Education
4,633
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,963
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Riverdale, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverdale, MD is $1,180 for a studio, $1,485 for one bedroom, $1,700 for two bedrooms, and $2,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverdale has increased by 6.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,485/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$6,344/month
476 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,658/month
966 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverdale, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bladensburg Waterfront Park
- Lake Artemisia Natural Area Park
- Greenbelt Park
- Baltimore-Washington Parkway
- Dueling Creek Natural Area
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.