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East Riverdale Area Facts

  • East Riverdale has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • East Riverdale crime rates are 14% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in East Riverdale is 3% higher than the Maryland average
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Hop off the Parkway to East Riverdale User Rating 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) East Riverdale is a small community off of the Baltimore Washington Parkway, commonly referred to as the BW Parkway. The best thing about living in East Riverdale is being so close to this major roadway. You can get to Washington, D.C. in about 5 minutes via the Parkway. It's ver ...Read More y convenient for commuting to work or whatever's going on in surrounding areas. Traffic can be a headache though!

Housing in East Riverdale consists of apartment complexes, condominiums, and small houses. Residents are mainly working class and typically easy going and friendly. The overall cost of living including rent or mortgage is pretty affordable. Lots of families with small children live in this area and the schools are decent. It's not considered a dangerous area but criminal activities do occur.

Small shopping centers and fast food restaurants are the bulk of what's available in the area. Neighboring towns like Hyattsville have more in terms of shopping and entertainment. Many others like College Park are just a few exits away on the Parkway. The District of Columbia is a hop, skip and jump away for fine dining, great shopping, nightlife, and touristy stuff. The best areas in East Riverdale are in some of the neighborhoods off of Riverdale Road. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Riverdale? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Park and Recreation Administration Building
      Riverdale Recreation Center
      Kenilworth Roadside Park
      Riverdale Road Park
      Riverdale Park Community Playground
      Fletcher's Field Park
      Art Walk at Discovery District
      Glenridge Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Rinaldi's Riverdale Bowl
      Riversdale House Museum
      Prince George's Publick Playhouse
      Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
      Art Works Now
      Market Master House Historic Site
      Home Theatres Regal Hyattsville Royale Regal Hyattsville Royale
      Prince Georges African American Museum and Cultural Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Boston Market
      Dunkin'
      Chop Tank
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Denizens Brewing Company Riverdale Park
      The Habit Burger Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in East Riverdale? Of all people who commute, 11.7% take public transportation in East Riverdale.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Riverdale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      East Pines Pharmacy

      Doctors