Population 3,350 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Riverdale
Household size in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.43 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.90 | 2.39 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.37 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Riverdale are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 40.5 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 41.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.1 | 41.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +1.5 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 41.1, the median age in North Riverdale is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.2 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 12.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.7% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in North Riverdale: 21.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Riverdale
Renters in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 33.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.0% | 36.2% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 70.6% | 36.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.8% | 35.0% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Riverdale rent: 57.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 58.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.5% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.7% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.7% of the housing in North Riverdale, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Dayton neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1967 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1967 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1968 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
North Riverdale is a place of older homes: half were built before 1942, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $545 | $775 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $682 | $843 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $689 | $893 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,016 | $1,166 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$471 | +$391 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Riverdale costs $1,016 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 35.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Riverdale
Bachelor's degrees in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 26.7% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 27.3% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 30.0% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 33.6% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in North Riverdale: 12.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 88.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.0% | 89.4% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 91.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 92.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in North Riverdale is close to the national rate: 89.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Dayton area (92.9%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Riverdale
| Period | North Riverdale | Dayton area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Riverdale: 15.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Dayton neighborhood has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Riverdale compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Riverdale | 2.25 | 41.1 | 21.7% | 57.8% | 29.7% | 1942 | $1,016 | 12.8% | 89.7% | 15.6% |
| Hillcrest | 2.19 | 36.7 | 34.2% | 64.3% | 15.3% | 1944 | $1,059 | 19.1% | 96.2% | 14.4% |
| Old North Dayton | 2.48 | 35.3 | 22.4% | 59.5% | 17.4% | 1947 | $905 | 9.5% | 80.4% | 9.0% |
| West Wood | 2.48 | 39.5 | 30.5% | 53.3% | 31.5% | 1941 | $982 | 12.6% | 88.4% | 4.0% |
| Burkhardt | 2.75 | 33.5 | 31.9% | 58.8% | 25.7% | 1943 | $1,008 | 9.5% | 68.0% | 7.4% |
| Residence Park | 1.92 | 42.8 | 27.7% | 54.9% | 20.9% | 1959 | $908 | 11.1% | 87.2% | 7.0% |
| Wright View | 2.10 | 33.4 | 21.6% | 64.8% | 12.3% | 1954 | $819 | 13.4% | 83.6% | 13.6% |
| University Park | 2.46 | 20.2 | 2.8% | 53.0% | 12.9% | 1953 | $1,246 | 62.9% | 97.4% | 17.5% |
| Walnut Hills-Dayton | 2.45 | 35.3 | 22.8% | 57.7% | 7.6% | 1939 | $1,082 | 22.2% | 88.1% | 8.9% |
| Linden Heights | 2.15 | 38.3 | 25.8% | 27.8% | 14.2% | 1945 | $1,006 | 21.7% | 91.3% | 4.4% |
| Eastern Hills | 1.87 | 40.8 | 19.0% | 57.5% | 14.6% | 1959 | $788 | 11.2% | 82.1% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Riverdale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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