Riverdale, GA

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):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Riverdale, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Riverdale Almanac

Riverdale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Riverdale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Riverdale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Riverdale Hospitals

SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
11 UPPER RIVERDALE RD, SW
(770) 991-8000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Riverdale

Riverdale High Schools (2004)

RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL
160 ROBERTS DRIVE
770-473-2905
Serves 1,857 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Riverdale Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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