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Riverdale

Pop. 9,279·53rd most expensive in Utah·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,326/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$636
Rising (Monthly)
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Riverdale · $1,326
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,326/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$67,323/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Riverdale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,136
2 BR
$1,531
3 BR
$1,255
4 BR+
$2,625
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,531/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,326 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,912/yr
At $1,326/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Riverdale, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,279
Median income
$67,323
Median age
31.1
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
30.1%
25.3%
23.8%
13.1%
Under 1830.1%
18–3425.3%
35–5423.8%
55–647.8%
65+13.1%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
82.6%
25.4%
White82.6%
Hispanic25.4%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
33.1%
38.4%
21.5%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+21.5%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Riverdale, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,079 → $67,323
up 6.7%
Population
9,279 → 9,279
up 0.0%
Renter share
27.8% → 26.1%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19% → 21.5%
+2.5 pts
Median age
29.3 → 31.1
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $63,079 to $67,323 across the same window, up 6.7% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 27.8% to 26.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19% to 21.5% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Riverdale rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Riverdale. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Riverdale, UT

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Riverdale is $1,326/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,531/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,136/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,255/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($67,323/yr), Riverdale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverdale an affordable city for renters?

Riverdale is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,326/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($67,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Riverdale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Riverdale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,326/mo in Riverdale. The local median household income is $67,323/yr, meaning the typical Riverdale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Riverdale?

Rent in Riverdale has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Riverdale rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Riverdale is one of the more affordable cities in Utah for rent, ranking #53 out of 54 tracked cities at $1,326/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Riverdale?

Ogden is nearby and more affordable at $1,307/mo, which is $19 less than Riverdale.

What percentage of Riverdale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Riverdale households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Riverdale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?

Riverdale's median rent of $1,326/mo is $636 (32%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Utah, it ranks #53 out of 54 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,326/mo, rent takes ~24% of Riverdale's median household income ($67,323/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Riverdale 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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