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About Riverdale The Bronx, New York

Riverdale The Bronx is a locality in Bronx County, New York, United States. It has a population of 48,000. The population density is 6400.0 people per km². Riverdale The Bronx is located at 40.8976°N, 73.9140°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10463.

Riverdale The Bronx unfolds as a verdant expanse, a high bluff overlooking the Hudson River, where the urban sprawl of New York City gives way to a surprising tranquility. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-west of Yonkers, NY (from Yonkers, NY: bearing 199°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-east of Manhattan. Rolling hills, cloaked in a mature canopy of oak and maple, define its undulating terrain, creating pockets of shadow and light that shift with the sun's arc. The air here carries a different scent than the concrete canyons to the south – a damp, earthy perfume mingled with the distant tang of the river, especially after a summer rain. Grand, older homes, many with sprawling lawns and stately trees, speak of a long-established residential character, a place where the rhythm of daily life feels a little less hurried, punctuated by the chirping of birds and the rustle of leaves. Historically, Riverdale The Bronx was a destination for those seeking respite from the city's intensity, its elevated position offering cooler breezes and expansive views. This area’s development, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, saw it transform from agricultural land into a desirable address for affluent New Yorkers, drawing architects and landscape designers who shaped its distinctive residential character. While the broad strokes of its past are agricultural and residential, the undercurrent of its economy now leans towards services and education, with institutions like Mount St. Ursula and Manhattan College anchoring its intellectual landscape. The proximity to the Palisades adds a natural grandeur, a wilder counterpoint to the manicured lawns, and the river itself, a constant, shimmering presence, remains a vital artery, a historical witness to centuries of change.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Riverdale The Bronx, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.8976, -73.914. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Riverdale The Bronx and Bronx County.

Detailed location data for Riverdale The Bronx includes the ZIP code (10471), telephone area code (718, 347), county seat of Bronx County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Riverdale The Bronx is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.