Life in Riverdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Riverdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Riverdale:
The population in Riverdale is 10,528.
The median home value in Riverdale is $102,314.
The median income in Riverdale is $41,144.
The cost of living in Riverdale is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Riverdale is $1,238.
The unemployment rate in Riverdale is 16.3%.
The poverty rate in Riverdale is 31.4%.
The average high in Riverdale is 59.6° and the average low is 42.4°.
Crime in Riverdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Riverdale. Key points include:
There were 213 total crimes in Riverdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverdale is 1,635.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverdale is 667.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverdale is 967.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Riverdale is -29.64% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Riverdale / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 213 | 1,635.3 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 87 | 667.9 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
Murder | 4 | 30.7 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 36 | 276.4 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 39 | 299.4 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 126 | 967.4 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 58 | 445.3 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 64 | 491.4 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Riverdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Riverdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Riverdale is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Riverdale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Riverdale is $102,314.
The median income in Riverdale is $41,144.
Living Expense | Riverdale | Illinois | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 94 | 92 | 100 | |
Services | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
Groceries | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 113 | 96 | 100 | |
Housing | 60 | 81 | 100 | |
Transportation | 125 | 105 | 100 | |
Utilities | 99 | 90 | 100 |
The average high in Riverdale is 59.6° and the average low is 42.4°.
There are 70.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.4 inches of precipitation each year with 31.5 inches of snow.
Stat | Riverdale |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 59.6 |
Average Annual Low | 42.4 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 70.8 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 38.4 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 31.5 |
The current population in Riverdale is 10,528. The population has decreased -22.8% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 10,528 | -17.7% |
2021 | 12,786 | -1.8% |
2020 | 13,025 | -0.2% |
2019 | 13,047 | -0.5% |
2018 | 13,106 | -1.3% |
2017 | 13,278 | -1.3% |
2016 | 13,455 | -0.7% |
2015 | 13,552 | -0.3% |
2014 | 13,597 | -0.2% |
2013 | 13,629 | - |
2.2% White with 228 White residents.
87.5% African American with 9,215 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 15 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 26 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 104 Two Or More residents.
8.9% Hispanic with 932 Hispanic residents.
Race | Riverdale | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 2.2% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
African American | 87.5% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 8.9% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Riverdale is 52.5% female with 5,529 female residents.
Riverdale is 47.5% male with 4,998 male residents.
Gender | Riverdale | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 52.5% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
Male | 47.5% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
4.0% of adults in Riverdale completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Riverdale completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Riverdale completed high school / ged.
35.0% of adults in Riverdale completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Riverdale completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Riverdale completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Riverdale completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Riverdale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Riverdale completed doctorate degree.
Education | Riverdale | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 35.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
17.1% of households in Riverdale earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Riverdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.7% of households in Riverdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.5% of households in Riverdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Riverdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Riverdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Riverdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.0% of households in Riverdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.7% of households in Riverdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Riverdale earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Riverdale | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 17.1% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 7.0% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.2% | 12.1% | 11.4% |