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Riverdale

Riverdale

Urban Core Neighborhood in Bronx, New York

Bronx County 10463 , 10471
4.4
$621,447 Average Value
$440 Average Price per Sq Ft
98 Homes For Sale

Abundant green space close to Manhattan

An abundance of green space, open skies and beautiful views may not be what you think when you think of a Bronx neighborhood, but it’s exactly what residents see when they step into Riverdale. “The Bronx has a lot of ridges in its geography, so there’s a lot of high points and you get a lot of beautiful views, a lot of sunsets,” licensed real estate salesperson Geoffrey Weiss of The Aaron and Geoff Team at Compass says, adding that he and his partner Aaron Kass, also a licensed real estate salesperson, can see beautiful views from their own Riverdale home thanks to these hills and ridges.

Riverdale Park Trail offers some of the best views the Riverdale neighborhood has to offer.
Riverdale Park Trail offers some of the best views the Riverdale neighborhood has to offer.
The Riverdale neighborhood is a wonderful neighborhood to live, work, and play.
The Riverdale neighborhood is a wonderful neighborhood to live, work, and play.
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Doggy playdates at Seton Park, nearby hiking

Riverdale’s beauty and green spaces go far beyond hills and views—the neighborhood’s heart can be found in its many parks. “The Bronx has more green space than any other borough, so when people are walking around, there are all these parks and playgrounds everywhere,” Kass says. Riverdale Park offers wooded hiking trails near the water’s edge, while Seton Park offers a playground, dog park and sports areas where residents can play softball, soccer, basketball or tennis. Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center is also a popular green space with 28 acres of carefully maintained public gardens and woodlands that look out across the Hudson River to the Palisades in New Jersey, making for some truly beautiful scenery. A few minutes east of the neighborhood sits the well-known Van Cortlandt Park, a 1,146-acre green space with areas where residents can go horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, swimming or play sports, from standard choices like tennis and basketball to rarer ones like cricket and golf.

Wave Hill Public Gardens & Culture Center is a beautiful sight for residents of Riverdale.
Wave Hill Public Gardens & Culture Center is a beautiful sight for residents of Riverdale.
Seton Parks' Playgrounds is a great place to bring the family on the weekend in Riverdale.
Seton Parks' Playgrounds is a great place to bring the family on the weekend in Riverdale.
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Co-ops, condos and single-family homes to mansions

According to Weiss and Kass, the homes in Riverdale are another draw for potential homebuyers, particularly “how much it is the suburbs in the middle of the city at a really affordable price compared to the rest of Manhattan and Brooklyn and Queens,” Weiss says. The neighborhood has a range of housing options, from co-op complexes to single-family homes of varying sizes. Co-ops typically start at around $150,000 for a one-bedroom and range from $200,000 to $350,000 for a two-bedroom. Single-family homes, on the other hand, are generally between $750,000 and $900,000. Some historic mansions in the area, especially along the river, can go for as much as $6 million, but they’re the exception.

The Riverdale neighborhood has some historical mansions that reside on the water.
The Riverdale neighborhood has some historical mansions that reside on the water.
The Riverdale community has all types of wonderful homes in different shapes and sizes.
The Riverdale community has all types of wonderful homes in different shapes and sizes.
One of the many beautiful co-op buildings that reside in the Riverdale neighborhood.
One of the many beautiful co-op buildings that reside in the Riverdale neighborhood.
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Wave Hill Public Garden’s art exhibitions and concerts

Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center is well-known for its focus on the relationship between nature and the arts, offering residencies and programs, exhibitions, performances and concerts to the community. It also puts an emphasis on education, hosting programs for adults and children alike and working with schools to provide on- and off-site programs regarding science, social studies and the arts.

Wave Hill Public Gardens in Riverdale is a great place to go to escape the busy city.
Wave Hill Public Gardens in Riverdale is a great place to go to escape the busy city.
Wave Hill Public Gardens & Culture Center is popular with residents of Riverdale.
Wave Hill Public Gardens & Culture Center is popular with residents of Riverdale.
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Tapas and live music at Tin Marin Tapas

When residents aren’t working, going to school or enjoying the outdoors, there are a growing number of cafés and restaurants for them to choose from in the neighborhood. They often grab coffee made from locally sourced beans at Artizen NYC, a beautiful café and coworking space with an entirely glass front that lets in as much natural light as possible. Hungry residents head to Tin Marin Tapas for delicious tapas and live music on the weekends or to Tobala for authentic Mexican food featuring homemade tortillas.

Tin Marin Tapas is a local favorite to the Riverdale neighborhood.
Tin Marin Tapas is a local favorite to the Riverdale neighborhood.
Come have a drink at Artizen NYC.
Come have a drink at Artizen NYC.
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Highly rated public schools, Horace Mann and Riverdale Country schools

Riverdale belongs to New York City Geographic District 10, which Niche gives a B-plus. Children can attend P.S. 81, which has an A-minus, and Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, a middle and high school in “good standing” with the New York State Education Department that has a B on Niche and offers its over 1,500 students extracurriculars like writing, science and Dungeons & Dragons clubs. Riverdale is also just a few miles away from some of the best private schools in the country, including Horace Mann and Riverdale Country schools, so many parents choose to send their children to these schools instead.

Horace Mann School inspires, encourages, promotes and strengthens students in Riverdale.
Horace Mann School inspires, encourages, promotes and strengthens students in Riverdale.
Riverdale Country School in Riverdale is one of the oldest schools in the Bronx.
Riverdale Country School in Riverdale is one of the oldest schools in the Bronx.
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Metro-North, major highways for commuters

Major transportation options like the Metro-North Train Hudson line, express buses and easy access to I-87 and Henry Hudson Parkway make it easy for residents to get wherever they need to go, whether that’s Manhattan or Yonkers. The Metro-North Train is the fastest method, making the 13-mile commute to Grand Central Station take only about 25 to 30 minutes.

Residents of the Riverdale community waiting for the Metro North train with friends.
Residents of the Riverdale community waiting for the Metro North train with friends.
Driving along the Henry Hudson in the Riverdale community.
Driving along the Henry Hudson in the Riverdale community.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

LaGuardia

24 min drive

Bus

Henry Hudson Pkwy West & W 237 St

Bus

Henry Hudson Pkwy West & W 236 St

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Henry Hudson Pkwy West & W 239 St

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Henry Hudson Pkwy West & W 252 St

Bus

Riverdale Av & W 236 St

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Henry Hudson Pkwy East & W 238 St

Bus

W 236th St & Henry Hudson Pkwy W

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 52 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
9/6/2016 Niche Review
Riverdale is a fairly Jewish neighborhood. There are many families who live there. It is less urban than most of the rest of New York City. There are many houses and green areas. The people there are generally on the richer side and the neighborhood isn't extremely diverse but definitely has some diversity.
5.0 Current Resident
5/3/2018 Niche Review
In Riverdale there isn't much to do in terms of nightlife, which isn't always great if you're a teenager like myself. However, the neighborhood is very family friendly, as it has many parks and family restaurants. The safety of the neighborhood is amazing, I would feel comfortable taking a midnight jog by myself (and I'm a girl!).
5.0 Former Resident
8/8/2025 Niche Review
Riverdale is a family oriented safe neighborhood. There is a little bit of everything for each age group.
5.0 Current Resident
12/16/2024 Niche Review
GOOD, good food and cool people. nice place to live, clean and diverse so the place is verry nice , i like .
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Riverdale US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,504
Number of Homes for Sale
98
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
6.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,467
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,617
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,162
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
839
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
571
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
6
Median Rent
$5,200
Median Single Family Home Rent
$6,300
Median Townhouse Rent
$4,000
Median Condo Rent
$4,275
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,800

Demographics

Total Population
16,377
Median Age
46
Population Density
37 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.7%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$119,832
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$149,305

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
71.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
45.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
25''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Strong public transit

Transit®

80 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Riverdale
Pamela Busgith
Metro Star Realty LLC
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