Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Riverdale, GA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,066
Population
14,775
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A great city for families near ATL’s renowned downtown
Suburban
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Affordable
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Airport
The quaint suburb of Riverdale is just 10 miles south of Downtown Atlanta, located in Clayton County. This flourishing city is full of modern comforts and affordable apartments – and south of one of the world’s busiest airports, Hartsfield-Jackson.
Locals of Riverdale enjoy close proximity to Interstate 85 and MARTA bus stops and train stations. This city is on the rise and a great place to set down roots. Many local shopping centers afford residents to grab what they need quickly, and Southlake Mall is right around the corner. Route 85 is dotted with a wide array of restaurants from fast-food to sit-down.
Explore the City
Vibrant split-level homes can commonly be found in Riverdale.
Church Street Elementary has spacious green recreational space with playgrounds.
Church Street Elementary School serves almost 800 students.
Riverdale's Fusion House is a simple sit-down restaurant serving traditional Thai favorites.
Riverdale High School is located at 160 Roberts Dr, Riverdale, GA 30274.
Riverdale's Las Cuatro Milpas packed exterior aligns with its flavor-packed dishes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,955
Average: $69,460
Education
2,773
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,489
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Riverdale has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverdale, GA is $839 for a studio, $1,061 for one bedroom, $1,237 for two bedrooms, and $1,430 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverdale has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,061/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$1,887/month
1,502 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,476/month
1,716 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,730/month
1,369 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Riverdale, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Church Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
688 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
582 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
579 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
532 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
764 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
537 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,232 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,780 Students
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Points of Interest
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Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.