City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Riverdale Park, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Riverdale Park - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,249
Residents
$104,583
Median income
$447,000
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

Riverdale Park - the verdict

Riverdale Park ranks in the 80th percentile for household income and the 8th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

80th
percentile, household income
81st
percentile, home value
87th
percentile, median rent
8th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Riverdale Park, MD

Maryland's Riverdale Park is a small town, with 7,249 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $104,583 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 8.7%. Typical homes in Riverdale Park are valued around $447,000, and the median resident age is 38.5 years. 30.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 64.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Riverdale Park's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 3896.5 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Maryland scores 105.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,246 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $255 across Maryland, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Riverdale Park report an average commute of 25.3 minutes, with 50.4% driving alone and 21.1% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

7,249 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$104,583 /yr

Poverty 8.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Riverdale Park compare to other US cities?

Riverdale Park measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 80% higher than other cities
Home value 81% pricier than other cities
Median rent 87% pricier than other cities
Safety 8% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Maryland alone, Riverdale Park ranks #55 of 70 Maryland cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Riverdale Park against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Riverdale Park toward the top of Maryland's cities

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Riverdale Park ranks #105 - the 78th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Riverdale Park only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#210 of 445
53rd percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 479
66th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#144 of 450
68th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#105 of 479
78th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#273 of 479
43rd percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

80thIncome percentile
8thSafety percentile

80th percentile nationally for median household income · 8th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Riverdale Park's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Riverdale Park's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Riverdale Park's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Riverdale Park's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$447,000 19th percentile more affordable than 19% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Riverdale Park $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Riverdale Park, MD Riverdale Park, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Riverdale Park, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Riverdale Park, MD median $104,583/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Riverdale Park, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Riverdale Park, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,249
Median Income
$104,583
Median Home Value
$447,000
Median Age
38.5
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Labor force participation
64.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3896.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
984.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2911.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,200 residents7,250 residents7,300 residents7,350 residents7,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,341 residents 7,343 residents ▲ +0.0%
Riverdale Park's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
25.3 minutes
Drive Alone
50.4%
Carpool
11.5%
Public Transit
6.8%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
21.1%
Other
8.5%

Based on 3,774 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Riverdale Park sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,246/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County)
7,221 people
Taneytown
7,295 people
Frostburg
7,025 people
Ocean City
6,887 people
Darnestown
6,835 people
Bowleys Quarters
6,795 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Riverdale Park's 7,249 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ladera Heights, CA
7,249 people
East Hills, NY
7,249 people
Valley Falls, SC
7,249 people
Whitinsville, MA
7,250 people
Richland, MS
7,250 people
Southeast Arcadia, FL
7,247 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Riverdale Park's $104,583 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Battle Ground, IN
$104,583 median income
Crescent, IA
$104,583 median income
Houston Acres, KY
$104,583 median income
Barnegat Light, NJ
$104,583 median income
Shawnee Hills, OH
$104,583 median income
Lindon, UT
$104,583 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Riverdale Park, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Riverdale Park, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 22.6% 21.9% 43.2% 9.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 52.0% White 22.6% Black or African American 21.9% Asian 3.2% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 43.2% Two or more races 9.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Riverdale Park compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Riverdale Park (this city) 7,249 $104,583
Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) 7,221 $90,565
Taneytown 7,295 $78,726
Frostburg 7,025 $51,052
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD FBI UCR OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Riverdale Park, MD?

What is the population of Riverdale Park, MD? +

Riverdale Park, MD has a population of 7,249 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Riverdale Park, MD? +

Median annual household income in Riverdale Park runs $104,583, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Riverdale Park? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Riverdale Park; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

Is Riverdale Park, MD safe? +

Riverdale Park has a total crime rate of 3896.5 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Riverdale Park, MD? +

Riverdale Park's median home value sits at $447,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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