Riverdale

Riverdale is known for its proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and highways.
The City of Riverdale is about 3.5 miles south of the Atlanta airport and I-285.
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, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,128

Population

14,775

Renter Mix

54% Rent

A great city for families near ATL’s renowned downtown

Suburban Affordable Airport Transportation Georgia

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

Riverdale's Las Cuatro Milpas packed exterior aligns with its flavor-packed dishes.

Vibrant split-level homes can commonly be found in Riverdale.

Kroger is an essential hub for groceries for the Riverdale community.

Riverdale's Fusion House is a simple sit-down restaurant serving traditional Thai favorites.

Church Street Elementary School serves almost 800 students.

Church Street Elementary has spacious green recreational space with playgrounds.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$52,955

Average: $69,460

Education

2,773

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,489

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

36 Years

Largest Age Group

5-14 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

28%

Over 65

14%

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverdale, GA is $857 for a studio, $1,126 for one bedroom, $1,245 for two bedrooms, and $1,449 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverdale has increased by 3.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,126/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$1,965/month
1,556 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,693/month
1,244 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Riverdale, GA

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Lake Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

505 Students

Riverdale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

635 Students

Oliver Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

539 Students

Church Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

698 Students

Harper Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

722 Students

Sequoyah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

842 Students

Riverdale Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

660 Students

Riverdale High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,333 Students

Charles R. Drew High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,652 Students

Points of Interest

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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 February 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.