Living in East Riverdale, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Riverdale · Census data 2020–2024
East Riverdale has 18,336 residents with a median age of 28.8. The median household income is $81,831 (21% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $361,400, the median rent is $1,716/month.
East Riverdale at a glance
- Population
- 18,336
- Median age
- 28.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $81,831State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $361,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,716/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 53.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Riverdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in East Riverdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Riverdale the median home value is $361,400, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,716 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,110 a month in housing costs.
East Riverdale median household income
The median household income in East Riverdale is $81,831 and the income per person is $31,479. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in East Riverdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,828
- Owner-occupied
- 53.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.8%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.93
East Riverdale demographics
- Population
- 18,336
- Median age
- 28.8
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 6.4%
- Households
- 4,665
- Foreign-born
- 54.6%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Riverdale ›
Education in East Riverdale
15.1% of adults 25 and older in East Riverdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Riverdale
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 55.5%
- Public transit
- 9.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
East Riverdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverdale | 18,336 | $81,831 | $361,400 | $1,716 |
| Woodlawn | 7,750 | $93,438 | $358,700 | $1,648 |
| Riverdale Park | 7,270 | $120,043 | $475,800 | $1,679 |
| Edmonston | 1,307 | $78,333 | $404,600 | $1,703 |
| Landover Hills | 2,031 | $92,500 | $351,900 | — |
| Bladensburg | 9,583 | $63,179 | $336,100 | $1,656 |
| New Carrollton | 13,564 | $81,509 | $394,900 | $1,749 |
| University Park | 2,698 | $207,500 | $635,100 | $3,200 |
| Berwyn Heights | 3,318 | $146,591 | $429,800 | $2,958 |
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What is the median household income in East Riverdale, MD?
The median household income in East Riverdale is $81,831, 21% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Riverdale?
The median home value in East Riverdale is $361,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in East Riverdale?
The median gross rent in East Riverdale is $1,716 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is East Riverdale, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in East Riverdale?
The median age in East Riverdale is 28.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in East Riverdale?
The average commute to work in East Riverdale is 33 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Riverdale?
The unemployment rate in East Riverdale is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Riverdale?
15.1% of adults in East Riverdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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