Riverdale, CA

Is Riverdale a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe5

Medium6

Low6

Other7

8 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved8

Assault1

Other0

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in the Riverdale area conducted a search for a vehicle and driver related to a possible trespassing incident near South Brawley Avenue and Mount Whitney. GPS updates suggested the vehicle might be in a field or on a canal road west of South Brawley, and units circulated the area to locate it.	S Brawley Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near South Garfield Avenue and West Mount Whitney Avenue. They checked the driver’s records, which reportedly showed no wants, a valid license, and no active probation issues. A white Chevrolet Equinox was later located in a nearby field and checked by units.	S Garfield Ave & W Mount Whitney Ave, Lanare, CA 93656	Traffic
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 90 was dispatched to provide medical aid for a possible unresponsive person near South Garfield Avenue and Mount Whitney in Riverdale.	S Garfield Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon near West Mount Whitney Avenue in Riverdale. A caller said a woman they know tried to hit them and threatened to kill them, and the caller used pepper spray on her. The woman was reportedly carrying several weapons and then left the area on foot toward town. No injuries were reported.	W Mount Whitney Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Assault Report
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible injury vehicle crash involving two gray Honda Civics near Marks Avenue and Mount Whitney Avenue in Riverdale. One person is reportedly unconscious, one vehicle went through a fence, the roadway is blocked, and units are responding with emergency traffic.	W Mount Whitney Ave & S Marks Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Traffic
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conduct a vehicle check in a school parking lot involving a gray Honda Accord that appears to be properly registered.	W Kruger Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Traffic
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint about possible aerial fireworks near the intersection of Valentine and Kruger in Riverdale.	S Valentine Ave & W Kruger Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Fire
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported unconscious person near South Garfield Avenue and Whitney Avenue in Riverdale. The address was later updated to a nearby location on South Garfield Avenue, and units were directed to meet at a boat ramp in the Lakeview Recreation Area.	S Garfield Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Medical Emergency
Jul 2, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a possible burglary alarm at a property near South Westlawn Avenue in Riverdale after an entry sensor was reportedly triggered.	S Westlawn Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Break-In
Jun 23, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible commercial burglary at a business near West Elkhorn Avenue in Riverdale, involving a white pickup truck seen on surveillance without apparent permission to be on the property. The alarm company later reported that the person on site was confirmed to have permission, and responding units were canceled.	W Elkhorn Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656	Suspicious Activity

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Population

3,477

Hispanic or Latino

67.32%

Farmers, Fishers, Foresters

25.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Riverdale is a small town in California with 3,477 residents. It has a diverse population with 67.32% identifying as Hispanic or Latino.

The town has a low college education rate of 6.34% and a per capita income of $18,737, indicating lower income levels overall.

Small PopulationMajority HispanicLow College Education

Quick Facts

Hispanic or Latino Origin	67.32%
Farmers, Fishers, Foresters	25.7% of workforce
Foreign Born	26.08%

Housing market and real estate character

Riverdale's housing data is limited but reflects a small town with a mixed workforce and agricultural presence.

What buyers will notice right away

A significant portion of residents work in farming and related occupations, shaping the local culture.

Families & Lifestyle

Riverdale has a diverse occupational mix and a lower childhood poverty rate compared to many neighborhoods.

Mixed Occupations — Residents work in farming, sales, manufacturing, and clerical jobs, reflecting a varied economy.

Children Below Poverty Line	8.0%

Demographics

College Educated (Bachelor's or higher)	6.34%
Per Capita Income	$18,737
Hispanic or Latino Origin	67.32%
Foreign Born	26.08%
Top Languages	["Spanish","English","Arabic","Portuguese"]
Top Ancestries	["Mexican","Portuguese","German","English","Other Arab"]