Home to the northernmost point in NYC, Riverdale is a Bronx neighborhood that rests next to the Hudson River. Home to many schools and parks, this residential neighborhood is sought after by families for feeling like a suburb within New York City.
Riverdale began life as a place for wealthy Manhattanites to place estates and is likely home to the first recorded shark attack in the New World. While it was largely a place to vacation for NYC residents, the later half of the 1800’s would bring railroads to the neighborhood, tempting people to live there year round.
The early 1900’s saw Riverdale transform from large estates into more of a residential area with row houses and apartments, though they were few and far between. By the 1990’s these apartments and row houses were much more prominent. Through it all, Riverdale never stopped catering to NYC’s elite.
While some high and mid rise apartment complexes exist now, shorter homes are what Riverdale has in abundance. With mostly shorter buildings that offer more space, Riverdale’s architecture almost seems to highlight the privacy most of its residents desire.
Riverdale is a neighborhood that likes its privacy. The people who live here love the history of the neighborhood as much as they love the extra space it gives them. Very diverse, Riverdale has a lot of activities that encourage community without getting rowdy.
The late night scene isn’t very big here. Even near the College of Mount Saint Vincent, people are very respectful of their neighbor’s space. Folks in this area prefer to take a walk in the park rather than go bar hopping.
Riverdale is a place full of schools, easy access to hospitals, and outdoor activities. Though the price point is a little higher up here, you get much more bang for buck. Overall, Riverdale is a great place for families of any size.
The New York City subway system does not provide direct access to Riverdale. The closest train is the 1.
Biking is popular in some parts of the neighborhood. However, there aren’t many bike lanes or Citi Bike docking stations. The neighborhood makes up for this with light traffic and wide roads.
Driving is extremely popular here. Many people have their own parking spaces and traffic is never too bad.
Riverdale: A Bit of Suburbia in New York City
| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,425 | $4.66 |
| 1 BR | $2,756 | $4.02 |
| 2 BR | $3,395 | $3.53 |
| 3 BR | $3,938 | $2.80 |
| 4+ BR | $5,498 | $3.50 |
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Riverdale is located within Bronx County, New York. This area currently has 1,436,785 residents in 490,740 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 county are currently unmarried and have a median age of 33.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 27.42% have graduated from high school, 12.51% have a bachelor's degree, and 6.62% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 51.9% and the median income in this county is $35,302.
At least 80.93% of those living in this county are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 44 minutes.
Geographically, Bronx County, New York is a part of the New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area. This county is currently home to 18,812,161 residents, or 6,707,347 households with a median income of $68,319. the New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area residents have a median age of 38 and 50.07% are currently renting their homes in the area.
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