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Living in Riverdale, New York, NY

Riverdale Area Facts

  • Riverdale has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Riverdale crime rates are 31% higher than the New York average
  • Cost of living in Riverdale is 14% lower than the New York average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Jones Lawn
      Frank S Hackett Park
      Sid Augarten Field
      Vinmont Veteran Park
      Delafield Park
      Northwest Playground
      Sheridan Triangle
      The Quadrangle

      Entertainment

      Alfred Gross Theatre
      Glyndor Gallery
      Smith Auditorium
      Van Cortlandt Stadium
      Parking
      Museum of Bronx History
      Asian Arts
      Tibbetts Brook Park

      Food & Drink

      CorkMaster
      Subway
      The Candy Box
      Madisons
      Burger King
      Shamrock
      Subway
      New Riverdale Gourmet Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverdale? Of all people who commute, 38.2% take public transportation in Riverdale.
      Drive to Work
      40%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      38%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler
      Montefiore Medical Center West Campus Moses Division Hospital
      New York City Children's Center Bronx Campus
      Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center
      North Central Bronx Hospital
      George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery
      Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center
      Lenox Health Greenwich Village

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Duane Reade
      City Chemist
      Saldo Drugs
      X.I.P.
      Duane Reade
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Chait Mental Health Center
      Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
      New York Academy of Medicine
      Marie-France Conde Pediatrics
      Forest Hills Podiatry
      Quality Med
      Ahmadur Rahman MD PC
      Robert Lechtenberg, M.D.