Riverdale
- Follow
- Write a review
- Ask a question
Great for
- Public Transport
- Parks & Recreation
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Shopping Options
Not great for
- Lack of Traffic
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Cost of Living
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
- Singles
- Retirees
- Students
- Professionals
Got a burning question? Why not ask the locals! Simply ask your question below
Reviews
Riverdale
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Similar Feeling to Other Areas"
Many people don't even realize that they are within Detroit when they visit this area. This like many other areas nearby are often mistaken for Redford or other nearby communities. There's nothing wrong with that but it just doesn't have the notarity of being within the city limits.
It's a fine neighborhood, nothing special but nothing bad either. It has plenty of amenities nearby as it is located just off of Telegraph. You can get to just about anything off of this major road and if it's not in your backyard then it's certainly closeby. So in terms of convenience and accessibility you have it all here.
You will enjoy some nice parks here and aren't that far from the downtown area, but it's definitely not just a walk. You have access to the suburbs with them being just down the street. So for many this makes for a happy medium and a great one at that. You can really enjoy all that this area has to offer and find a great value on the homes.
If you want something that's sort of between the city feeling and the suburbs with a great price on housing and some nice amenities then this is a great spot. You will enjoy the feeling, find a good community, and overall be happy with the area as a whole.
It's a fine neighborhood, nothing special but nothing bad either. It has plenty of amenities nearby as it is located just off of Telegraph. You can get to just about anything off of this major road and if it's not in your backyard then it's certainly closeby. So in terms of convenience and accessibility you have it all here.
You will enjoy some nice parks here and aren't that far from the downtown area, but it's definitely not just a walk. You have access to the suburbs with them being just down the street. So for many this makes for a happy medium and a great one at that. You can really enjoy all that this area has to offer and find a great value on the homes.
If you want something that's sort of between the city feeling and the suburbs with a great price on housing and some nice amenities then this is a great spot. You will enjoy the feeling, find a good community, and overall be happy with the area as a whole.
Pros
- Close to Everything You Need
- Parks Nearby for Recreation
- Very Accessible
- Nice tree lined streets close to Telegraph
- Retail outlets and public transportation on main thoroughfares
Cons
- A Few Parts Could Use a Bit of Updating
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
Riverdale
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Parking
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
"A real Telegraph neighborhood"
Telegraph is one of those major avenues in Detroit that isn’t known by visitors or tourists necessarily, but it is a street that everyone in town knows how to get to. This road goes throughout the city, and takes on different looks and vibes as it winds North to South. In the Riverdale neighborhood, it is intersected by Grand River Avenue, and is just a few minutes from the Five Points, from Redord Township and from Eliza Howell Park.
The Riberdale area – lined up just east of Telegraph – goes from good to bad as it moves West to East. The nicer areas of the neighborhood are confined to the few blocks just off of Telegraph. This busy area features a number of eating and dining options, as well as shopping and entertainment locations. The streets are mainly tree-lined and the residential areas maintain home values in the $90,000, a number higher than many other neighborhoods in the city. As you move east, however, the streets become somewhat of eye sores, and the area trends more toward its downtrodded neighbors farther east or farther north. It is an area that does not appear to be on the mend, but still keeps some find-looking communities.
The Riberdale area – lined up just east of Telegraph – goes from good to bad as it moves West to East. The nicer areas of the neighborhood are confined to the few blocks just off of Telegraph. This busy area features a number of eating and dining options, as well as shopping and entertainment locations. The streets are mainly tree-lined and the residential areas maintain home values in the $90,000, a number higher than many other neighborhoods in the city. As you move east, however, the streets become somewhat of eye sores, and the area trends more toward its downtrodded neighbors farther east or farther north. It is an area that does not appear to be on the mend, but still keeps some find-looking communities.
Pros
- Nice tree lined streets close to Telegraph
- Retail outlets and public transportation on main thoroughfares
Cons
- A few poor looking streets with boarded up homes
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Students
Riverdale
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"An Ok neighborhood with tree lined streets close to Telegraph"
More than one of my friends who lived in my old Berg-Lahser neighborhood a few miles from here settled into this area. I still come over here all the time.
This neighborhood has your average homes as far as what you will find in Detroit, and a mix of nice streets, and eyesore streets. It seems like the houses closer to Telegraph, where my friends live, is nicer, and the ones down by Grand River seems to go down a bit in quality. The streets closer to Telegraph seems to have a more dense concentration of trees, which gives the area a little bit of a rustic feel to it.
Telegraph and Grand River are two major streets in the area, in fact throughout Detroit. So the locals have plenty of access to public transportation and retail shopping like restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores. McNichols Street also has a bus route and a few stores as well. There are also several schools located within this neighborhoods confines, which bodes well for families.
I've heard mixed reviews from my friends who make their homes here. Some seem to like it, others can't wait to move to the suburbs. It seems to me if you find the right streets and know what areas to avoid, it's quite ok here.
This neighborhood has your average homes as far as what you will find in Detroit, and a mix of nice streets, and eyesore streets. It seems like the houses closer to Telegraph, where my friends live, is nicer, and the ones down by Grand River seems to go down a bit in quality. The streets closer to Telegraph seems to have a more dense concentration of trees, which gives the area a little bit of a rustic feel to it.
Telegraph and Grand River are two major streets in the area, in fact throughout Detroit. So the locals have plenty of access to public transportation and retail shopping like restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores. McNichols Street also has a bus route and a few stores as well. There are also several schools located within this neighborhoods confines, which bodes well for families.
I've heard mixed reviews from my friends who make their homes here. Some seem to like it, others can't wait to move to the suburbs. It seems to me if you find the right streets and know what areas to avoid, it's quite ok here.
Pros
- Retail outlets and public transportation on main thoroughfares
- Nice tree lined streets close to Telegraph
Cons
- A few poor looking streets with boarded up homes
Recommended for
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Students
