The center of the neighborhood of Riverdale, hugged by Spuyten Duyvil and North Riverdale, Central Riverdale is a lush green neighborhood that mirrors a wealthy suburb. While this area is more expensive than other neighborhoods, you get way more bang for your buck.
Central Riverdale began life as an out of the way escape for wealthy residents of both NYC and upstate New York. Throughout the 1800’s, Riverdale slowly accrued more of the city’s elite. In 1874, the West Bronx was incorporated into NYC, which began further development.
During the 1900’s, it was business as usual in the neighborhood, which was able to escape most of the darker moments faced by the rest of the city. Largely due to the people who lived there, Central Riverdale continued to thrive and develop.
Eventually, large and spacious apartment complexes began to join the large family estates, meaning a more diverse group of people could move here. Today, Riverdale is still on the wealthy side, with members of the middle class starting to make a name for themselves in the area.
Central Riverdale largely resembles a suburb in upstate New York. Most of the structures in the area are large yet short, family homes, many of which are equipped with a yard. Larger apartments, and even skyscrapers, are also present and in development as time marches on.
Calm and serene, Central Riverdale is a neighborhood full of good schools, parks, and space. The population density of this neighborhood is a fraction of other neighborhoods in The Bronx, which means there’s plenty of opportunity to stretch out and relax.
This is not a party neighborhood. There are some great restaurants and bars, but the neighborhood is a quiet escape from the hustle of the rest of the city. Residents here can expect privacy and security.
Riverdale is ideal for families. There are great schools, great hospitals, and tons of green space to enjoy. Living arrangements are large, with plenty of room for families to grow and thrive. The neighborhood is on the expensive side. However, those who can afford this area will love it. Riverdale is perfect for families.
There are no direct subway lines to Riverdale. The closest line is the 1 train to the east.
Biking is not very popular in this area. Traffic is light, but there aren’t many bike lanes and almost no Citi Bike docking stations.
Driving is very popular in this area and is the main mode of transportation. Parking is ample since many people have private parking. Traffic is also light with the exception of rush hour, but even that isn’t too bad.
Searching the Co-ops of Riverdale
| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,550 | $6.75 |
| 1 BR | $2,756 | $3.91 |
| 2 BR | $3,500 | $3.53 |
| 4+ BR | $4,700 | $3.50 |
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Central Riverdale is located within 10463. This area currently has 71,657 residents in 27,607 households. Out of the total population, 40.12% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 38.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 20.38% have graduated from high school, 21.03% have a bachelor's degree, and 18.02% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 57.5% and the median income in this zipcode is $56,568.
At least 68.70% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 44 minutes.
Geographically, 10463 is a part of Bronx County, New York. This county is currently home to 1,436,785 residents, or 490,740 households with a median income of $35,302. Bronx County, New York residents have a median age of 33 and 80.93% are currently renting their homes in the area.
Finally, Bronx County, New York is a part of the greater New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area is currently home to a population 18,812,161 across 6,707,347 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $68,319 and median age of 38. In general, at least 50.07% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.
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