Riverdale, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Riverdale Area Facts

  • Riverdale has a Livability Score of 58/100, which is considered below average
  • Riverdale crime rates are 60% higher than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Riverdale is 20% lower than the Chicago average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverdale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Golden Gate Park
      Carver Park
      Lion Field
      Kiwanis Field
      Kensington Park
      Park No. 573
      Sunshine Park
      Park No. 584

      Entertainment

      The Factory
      Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
      A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
      Calumet City (Pink Smiley Face) Water Tower
      Dolton Bowl

      Food & Drink

      J&B Liquors
      McDonald's
      Sharks Fish & Chicken
      Potbelly
      Wingstop
      Culver's
      Harold's Chicken Shack #35
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverdale? Of all people who commute, 25.3% take public transportation in Riverdale.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverdale? The cost of living in Riverdale is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
      Riverdale
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverdale? Riverdale crime rates are 6,462, which are 218% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      6,462 per 100k people

      183% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      183% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Riverdale? The median income in Riverdale is $19,067 which is 68% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $19,06766% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,40152% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      25%

      436% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Riverdale a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      A- Housing

      What are Riverdale home prices? Riverdale home prices are $85,600 - which is 51% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $85,60054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9213% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      7%

      90% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Riverdale have good schools? The Riverdale graduation rate is 71% - which is 16% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      11%

      78% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Riverdale a good place to live? Riverdale has an overall rating of 100% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      2 total surveys

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