Living in Riverdale, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverdale · Census data 2020–2024
Riverdale has 14,792 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $63,455 (18% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $178,800, the median rent is $1,360/month.
Riverdale at a glance
- Population
- 14,792
- Median age
- 37.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $63,455State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $178,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,360/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Riverdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Georgia median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Riverdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverdale the median home value is $178,800, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,360 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
Riverdale median household income
The median household income in Riverdale is $63,455 and the income per person is $30,569. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Riverdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,143
- Owner-occupied
- 50.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.8%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.55
Riverdale demographics
- Population
- 14,792
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.9%
- Households
- 5,747
- Foreign-born
- 16.4%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverdale ›
Education in Riverdale
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Riverdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverdale
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 5.6%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Riverdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale | 14,792 | $63,455 | $178,800 | $1,360 |
| Jonesboro | 6,143 | $50,843 | $188,300 | $1,068 |
| Morrow | 6,364 | $73,693 | $224,700 | $1,515 |
| Forest Park | 19,504 | $41,211 | $143,400 | $1,189 |
| Lake City | 2,909 | $54,464 | $192,500 | $1,133 |
| College Park | 14,712 | $51,635 | $325,800 | $1,207 |
| Irondale | 9,185 | $55,030 | $204,500 | $1,741 |
| Hapeville | 6,630 | $95,714 | $312,100 | $1,640 |
| Conley | 5,822 | $44,056 | $183,000 | $1,264 |
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What is the median household income in Riverdale, GA?
The median household income in Riverdale is $63,455, 18% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riverdale?
The median home value in Riverdale is $178,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Riverdale?
The median gross rent in Riverdale is $1,360 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Riverdale, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 12.4%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Georgia median.
What is the median age in Riverdale?
The median age in Riverdale is 37.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Riverdale?
The average commute to work in Riverdale is 28 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverdale?
The unemployment rate in Riverdale is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverdale?
17.3% of adults in Riverdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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