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Moving to Riverdale Park, MD
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About Riverdale Park
Riverdale Park, formerly known and often referred to as Riverdale, is a semi-urban town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, a suburb in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. The population was 7,351 as of the 2020 census.
Home prices in Riverdale Park
The median list in Riverdale Park is $494,600.
Top places in Riverdale Park
- Town Center / Route 1 — shops and dining on Baltimore Avenue.
- Riversdale House Museum — 1801 Federal plantation house and museum.
- University of Maryland — the flagship campus borders the town.
- Trolley Trail — rail-trail through town.
Commuting from Riverdale Park
- MARC Camden Line at Riverdale (~25–30 minutes to Union Station); nearest Metro: College Park–U of Md (Green/Yellow, ~5 minutes).
- US 1 (Baltimore Avenue) serves the town.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 20–30 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Riverdale Park
Public schools: Prince George's County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Riverdale Park FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Riverdale Park, MD?
The median list in Riverdale Park is $494,600. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Riverdale Park, MD?
MARC Camden Line at Riverdale (~25–30 minutes to Union Station); nearest Metro: College Park–U of Md (Green/Yellow, ~5 minutes). - Which school district serves Riverdale Park, MD?
Riverdale Park is served by Prince George's County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.