Atlanta metro, GA relocation guide
Moving to Riverdale, GA
$235,500Median listing price
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About Riverdale
Riverdale is a city in western Clayton County, about 13 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Its 2020 U.S. census population was 15,134.
Home prices in Riverdale
The median listing price in Riverdale is $235,500.
Top places in Riverdale
- The Riverdale Town Center redevelopment
- The SR-85 commercial corridor
- The city's parks and recreation centers
- Nearby: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Nearby: the Clayton County International Park
Commuting from Riverdale
- Roughly 13 miles south of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via I-75 or SR-85. No MARTA rail service in Clayton County; MARTA and Xpress bus routes serve the SR-85 corridor.
Schools in Riverdale
Public schools: Clayton County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Riverdale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Riverdale, GA?
The median listing price in Riverdale is $235,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Riverdale, GA?
Roughly 13 miles south of downtown Atlanta; typically 20–30 minutes by car via I-75 or SR-85. No MARTA rail service in Clayton County; MARTA and Xpress bus routes serve the SR-85 corridor. - Which school district serves Riverdale, GA?
Riverdale is served by Clayton County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.