Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Riverdale, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,789
Population
95,836
Renter Mix
62% Rent
The Bronx’s leafy suburbia on the Hudson River
Urban
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Family-Friendly
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Community
Wooded and winding residential streets make way for local restaurants and shops in the city of Riverdale. Situated in the Bronx, Riverdale is the perfect blend between the quiet comforts of suburban living and the hustle and bustle of big-city life. The schools are great, the streets are safe, and the neighbors are welcoming. Though Riverdale is located in New York City, it has a peaceful feel with plenty of parks and riverfront views.
On the Hudson River, Riverdale offers not only riverfront views, but outdoor recreation at popular parks like Van Cortlandt Park. A golf course, recreation area, house museum, sports facilities, a dog park, and more are available to this city’s residents. History buffs appreciate the historic monuments in various parks throughout town, as well. Visit Riverdale’s historic Memorial Bell Tower, the Henry Hudson Park Monument, and the picturesque Riverdale Presbyterian Church.
The Riverdale Metro is an easy way to get around town, and the subway stations along Broadway are an option as well. Many residents of Riverdale live in this city for its secluded suburban feel, while commuting into Manhattan for work, shopping, or a night out on the town. However, Riverdale has some late-night, local perks of its own like the Bronx Alehouse, known for its wings, burgers, brews, and brunch!
Explore the City
Riverdale Park Trail is a wonderful place to enjoy scenic views in a busy area like Riverdale.
Seton Parks' Playgrounds has five full tennis courts for Riverdale residents to enjoy.
The variety of shops and restaurants gives Riverdale a unique appeal and charm.
The Riverdale community has all types of wonderful homes in different shapes and sizes.
One of the many beautiful co-op buildings that reside in the Riverdale neighborhood.
It's a beautiful day in the Riverdale community for the locals to enjoy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,684
Average: $103,630
Education
36,258
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
44,252
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riverdale has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverdale, NY is $2,032 for a studio, $2,789 for one bedroom, $3,977 for two bedrooms, and $5,043 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverdale has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,789/month
750 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,528/month
704 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverdale, NY is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Riverdale Park
- Wave Hill
- Henry Hudson Park
- Van Cortlandt Park
- Williamsbridge Oval
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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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 June 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.