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Riverdale, IL


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Riverdale, Illinois

Riverdale, Illinois is 7 miles NW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 15 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Riverdale is 15,055.

The People and Families of Riverdale

In Riverdale, about 35% of adults are married. The size of households in Riverdale is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the village. There are a lot of singles in Riverdale.

The village has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riverdale had a median family income of $41,892.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Riverdale.

Riverdale Housing

Of the housing in Riverdale, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Riverdale, 78% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Riverdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRiverdale Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Riverdale Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Riverdale, IL

Comparing Riverdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents43
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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