Living in Riverdale, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverdale · Census data 2020–2024
Riverdale has 187 residents with a median age of 61.6. The median household income is $73,333 (4% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $222,700.
Riverdale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riverdale at a glance
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 61.6State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $73,333State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $222,700State: $249,900
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Riverdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Riverdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverdale the median home value is $222,700, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Riverdale median household income
The median household income in Riverdale is $73,333 and the income per person is $55,477. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Riverdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 254
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 56.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.70
56.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Riverdale has many vacation and second homes.
Riverdale demographics
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 61.6
- Under 18
- 7.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.8%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 15%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverdale ›
Education in Riverdale
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Riverdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverdale
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Riverdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale | 187 | $73,333 | $222,700 | — |
| Pick City | 144 | $58,438 | $158,900 | $692 |
| Underwood | 699 | $85,577 | $191,200 | $682 |
| Garrison | 1,397 | $71,974 | $165,800 | $616 |
| Stanton | 470 | $68,750 | $117,900 | — |
| Hazen | 2,453 | $79,609 | $190,300 | $918 |
| Washburn | 1,507 | $73,413 | $238,200 | $818 |
| Turtle Lake | 500 | $67,639 | $120,100 | $779 |
| Max | 358 | $80,208 | $137,500 | $633 |
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What is the median household income in Riverdale, ND?
The median household income in Riverdale is $73,333, 4% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverdale?
The median home value in Riverdale is $222,700, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
Is Riverdale, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
What is the median age in Riverdale?
The median age in Riverdale is 61.6 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Riverdale?
The average commute to work in Riverdale is 20 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverdale?
The unemployment rate in Riverdale is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverdale?
31.4% of adults in 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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