At a Glance
Median Income
$62,627
$32,855 per capita
Home Value
$160,000
Zillow: $215,676
Median Rent
$1,266/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
17.0% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 4.3% (19% above 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 $215,676. 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.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population14,866
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density3,386/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born14.8%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,627
Per Capita$32,855
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,000
Rent$1,266
Ownership52.5%
Zillow$215,676
Housing Units6,233
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI45 (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.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
14.8% 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.