What are the schools like in Riverdale, UT?

Riverdale is served primarily by Weber District. The district operates 32 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What is the median household income in Riverdale?

The median household income in Riverdale, UT is $73,642 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Riverdale, UT?

Riverdale has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

Riverdale, UT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Riverdale, UT affordable or expensive?

Riverdale's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Riverdale is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $316,500 and the median rent is $1,267 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Riverdale, UT?

Riverdale has a violent crime rate of 385.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4489.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Riverdale, UT a Good Place to Live?

Riverdale is a small town of 9,313 in Utah, with a median household income of $73,642 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Riverdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Riverdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Riverdale city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Riverdale's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Riverdale costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Riverdale, UT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$316,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,267	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,642	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Riverdale's violent crime rate is 385.1 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

385.1 /100k

Property Crime

4489.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Riverdale is served primarily by Weber District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Riverdale, UT	National Avg
School District	Weber District	—
Elementary Schools	32	—
Middle Schools	11	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Riverdale sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 16.4 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Riverdale, UT
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	16.4"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Riverdale, UT	National Avg
Population	9,313	—
Median Age	30.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	15.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Washington Terrace, UT 1 mi South Ogden, UT 2 mi Roy, UT 2 mi Sunset, UT 3 mi West Haven, UT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Riverdale

Riverdale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

84405

Riverdale vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverdale, UT affordable or expensive?

Riverdale's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Riverdale roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $316,500 and median rent is $1,267/month.

What is the crime rate in Riverdale, UT?

Riverdale's violent crime rate is 385.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4489.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Riverdale?

Public schools in Riverdale are operated by Weber District. The district has 32 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Riverdale, UT a good place to live?

Riverdale, UT has a population of 9,313, a median household income of $73,642, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Riverdale?

Riverdale averages 35.7°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.4 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Riverdale?

Riverdale, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84405.

What is the population of Riverdale?

The population of Riverdale, Utah is 9,313 with a median age of 30.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Riverdale?

Key numbers for living in Riverdale: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $316,500, median household income $73,642, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Riverdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.