Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
11%
Riverdale Park
Riverdale Park, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,538
Population
7,805
Renter Mix
50% Rent
A Washington, DC suburb with great access to the city and the University of Maryland
Suburban
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Great Location
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University
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Convenient
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Although Riverdale Park is located about 15 miles away from the heart of Washington, DC, the area houses several federal government offices, making it a great option for commuters. Riverdale is similar to other suburbs and has almost everything a renter could need: grocery stores, restaurants, neighborhood parks, schools, and more. Located only two miles south of the University of Maryland, Riverdale Park is a great option for students, faculty, and staff. In fact, part of the University of Maryland campus extends into Riverdale Park. If you need to travel into the nation’s capital for work or play, Washington, DC is only about 30 minutes away, giving residents quick access to the city’s biggest attractions and destinations, including the National Mall, the Washington Monument, and Howard University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,777
Average: $106,677
Education
1,813
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,322
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Riverdale Park, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverdale Park, MD is $1,944 for a studio, $2,427 for one bedroom, and $3,016 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverdale Park has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,427/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$3,372/month
375 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverdale Park, MD is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
381 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
630 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
799 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,246 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,561 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bladensburg Waterfront Park
- Lake Artemisia Natural Area Park
- Dueling Creek Natural Area
- Greenbelt Park
- Mount Rainier Nature Center
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.