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Crime in Riverdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Riverdale. Key points include:
There were 357 total crimes in Riverdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverdale is 3,566.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverdale is 709.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Riverdale is 2,857.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Riverdale is 68.31% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Riverdale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Riverdale / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 357 | 3,566.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 71 | 709.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 69.9 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 129.9 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 43 | 429.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 286 | 2,857.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 48 | 479.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 147 | 1,468.7 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 91 | 909.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Riverdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Riverdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Riverdale is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Riverdale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Riverdale is $108,120.
The median income in Riverdale is $39,833.
Riverdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Riverdale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Riverdale | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 63 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Riverdale, IL Weather
The average high in Riverdale is 59.6° and the average low is 42.4°.
There are 70.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.4 inches of precipitation each year with 31.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Riverdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 31.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Riverdale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Riverdale
The current population in Riverdale is 10,340. The population has decreased 24.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,340 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 10,515 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 10,528 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | 10,909 | -12.9% |
| 2020 | 12,530 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 12,793 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 12,786 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 13,025 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 13,047 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 13,106 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 13,278 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 13,455 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 13,552 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,597 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 13,629 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Riverdale
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Riverdale is:
0.6% White with 63 White residents.
89.9% African American with 9,296 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 15 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 55 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 179 Two Or More residents.
7.1% Hispanic with 732 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Riverdale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 89.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Riverdale
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Riverdale is 51.0% female with 5,277 female residents.
Riverdale is 49.0% male with 5,063 male residents.
| Gender | Riverdale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Riverdale for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Riverdale completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Riverdale completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Riverdale completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Riverdale completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Riverdale completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Riverdale completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Riverdale completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Riverdale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Riverdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Riverdale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Riverdale, Illinois
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18.5% of households in Riverdale earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Riverdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Riverdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Riverdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.5% of households in Riverdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Riverdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Riverdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.4% of households in Riverdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.0% of households in Riverdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Riverdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Riverdale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 18.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
