At a Glance
Median Income
$62,627
$32,855 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $213,584
Median Rent
$1,266/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
442/100K
5,888/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Riverdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverdale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverdale residents earn a median household income of $62,627 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,855. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverdale is $160,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,584. Median rent is $1,266/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Riverdale reports 442 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,888/100K. The murder rate is 12.8/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Riverdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverdale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population14,866
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,386/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,627
Per Capita$32,855
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$1,266
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$213,584
Housing Units6,233
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent442/100K
Property5,888/100K
Murder12.8/100K
Assault147/100K
Burglary1,685/100K
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation896 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverdale was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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