Riverdale

Riverdale has a comfortable, friendly feel — the kind of place where neighbors say hello and residents remain unhurried by the hustle and bustle of city life.

From the manicured gardens and vistas of Wave Hill to the ballfields and wooded paths of Van Cortlandt Park, Riverdale has ample green space.

You won't hear honking horns and sirens in Riverdale. Instead it's the low hum of a lawn mower, cawing of crows, tolling of church bells, and other small-town sounds.

Riverdale is famous for sprawling homes with trimmed lawns, but there are plenty of single-family homes and apartment complexes.

Most Riverdale residents have cars, but the neighborhood is also pedestrian-friendly. You can do all your errands by foot on Riverdale Avenue, which covers all the bases from basic amenities to specialty stores.