How many renters in Riverdale Park, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
62.0% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Riverdale Park, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 62.0% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.4% (±13.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.4% (±10.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Riverdale Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Riverdale Park | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.3% (±10.0 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.4% (±6.9 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.3% (±6.9 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.0% (±4.4 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.6% (±6.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.4% (±13.2 points) | 43.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Riverdale Park against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Riverdale Park | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 62.0% (±14.8 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.4% (±13.2 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.4% (±10.6 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,701 (±$19,910) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,679 (±$146) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Riverdale Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, Riverdale Park ranks 16 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Riverdale Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Park | — | 62.0% (±14.8 points) | — |
| East Riverdale | 1.0 mi | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| University Park | 1.0 mi | 23.1% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonston | 1.2 mi | 51.3% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hyattsville | 1.5 mi | 57.4% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bladensburg | 1.7 mi | 62.5% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 1.8 mi | 34.6% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
| Berwyn Heights | 2.0 mi | 77.8% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Brentwood | 2.0 mi | 42.6% (±36.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodlawn (Prince George's County), MD (34.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | College Park | 65.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 11 | District Heights | 65.5% (±17.9 points) |
| 12 | Glassmanor | 64.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 | Temple Hills | 64.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | Bladensburg | 62.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | Cedar Heights | 62.4% (±36.5 points) |
| 16 | Riverdale Park | 62.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 17 | Landover | 60.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 18 | Adelphi | 57.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 19 | Brentwood | 57.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Cottage City | 57.4% (±22.7 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Hyattsville | 57.4% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Fort Washington | 56.7% (±17.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Riverdale Park
Are renters in Riverdale Park rent-burdened?
62.0% of renting households in Riverdale Park pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Riverdale Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Riverdale Park, MD spends 37.4% (±10.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale Park town, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale Park town, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale Park town, Maryland
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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