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Riverdale, Georgia

Introduction to Riverdale, Georgia

Riverdale, Georgia is 12 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Clayton county. The city is part of the Atlanta metro area. The population of Riverdale is 12,478.

Riverdale History

The first European settlers moved to the area know known as Riverdale during the 1860s. The city had its foundations in a railroad track built in 1887 connecting Atlanta and Fort Valley. When the railroad had problems getting land required for its business needs, local landowners Mr. and Mrs. Rivers donated a generous plot of land. This made way for the establishment of a main railroad stop in the area. The city was hence named after Mr. and Mrs. Rivers, and incorporated in 1908.

Riverdale and nearby Attractions

  • Clayton County International Park
  • Atlanta Farmers Market
  • Riverdale Park
  • Southlake Golf Course
  • Rum Creek Park
  • Fort Gillem

Things To Do In Riverdale

The Parks and Recreation Department of Clayton County maintains over 670 acres of park land. These areas provide for a diverse array of services and programs for its residents and visitors. There are community centers, playgrounds, county parks, tennis courts, athletic fields, picnic areas and pavilions, swimming pools, nature preserves, fishing ponds and senior centers.

Riverdale Transportation

The William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is nearby.

Riverdale Higher Education

Clayton College and State University, Atlanta Technical College, Georgia State University and Morehouse College are in the neighborhood.

High Points

Riverdale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Riverdale Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Riverdale Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Riverdale, GA

Comparing Riverdale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population25
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better59
People Above Poverty48
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents42
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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