Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dollar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sparks Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Jonesboro Framing & Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (1) F
Panda Express
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
WOW Wings
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Furnace 41
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
JJ Fish & Chicken
Fast Food
Dixie Package
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Riverdale Town Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Las Potosina
Bakery
El Granero
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Riverdale Regional Park
Park
Flat Shoals Park
Park
Flat Shoals Park
Park
Tara Stadium
Park
Kenwood Park
Park
Kenwood Park playground
Playground
Massengale City Park
Park
Shops (3) F
RIVERDALE PLAZA
Mall
Home Depo
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Spa Nails
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
TrustTech
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
The Braid Bar
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Queen African Braiding
Beauty
Peachtree Gold Exchange
Fashion
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Darby Furniture
Furniture
Thrive Hair Salon
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Convenient Food Mart
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
El Dixie Plaza
Mall
Salon Unisex Estrella
Clothing
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Casablanca Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dixie Food Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Riverdale.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.9% B
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Riverdale is 90/100 - which is 2% lower than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime F

Riverdale crime rates are 2,948 per 100k, which is 43% higher than Georgia
Property Crime
2,423 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
526 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in Riverdale is $55,972 - which is 10% higher than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$55,972 D
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Riverdale Station 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Riverdale Police Station
Police
Riverdale Station 2 Fire Station
Fire Station
Clayton County Station 11 Fire Station and Headquarters
Fire Station
Southern Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Clayton County Station 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Clayton County Station 4 Fire Station
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Fayette County Station 1 Fire Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Clayton County Station 3 Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Clayton County Station 7 Fire Station
Fire Station
Forest Park Police Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Georgia Station Patrol Post 47 Police Station
Police
Jonesboro Fire Station
Fire Station
Anchor Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Riverdale home prices are $109,900 - which is 28% lower than Georgia
Home Price
$109,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
27% A+
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Riverdale graduation rate is 85% - which is 6% higher than Georgia
School Test Scores
26% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (12) A
Riverdale Middle School
Church Street Elementary School
Riverdale Elementary School
Utopian Academy For The Arts Charter School
Prime Care Learning Center Ii
Dubois Integrity Academy
New Faith Christian Academy
Harper Elementary School
Sequoyah Middle School
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Callaway Elementary School
Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy
Oliver Elementary School
Kendrick Middle School
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Pointe South Elementary School
Swint Elementary School
West Clayton Elementary School
Pointe South Middle School
Tara Elementary School
Kilpatrick Elementary School
North Clayton Middle School
Northcutt Elementary School
Haynie Elementary School
Growing Minds Christian Academy
High Schools (3) F
Riverdale High School
New Faith Christian Academy
Charles R. Drew High School
Upper Room Ministries Christian Academy
Our Lady Of Mercy Catholic High School
North Clayton High School
Counterpane School
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ratings B-

Riverdale has an overall rating of 71% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes C-
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Mister Mister Mister 5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 07, 2019) I have lived here in Riverdale Heights for the last 30 years. This is a nice city with nice people.The schools are great. The crime rate is very low. ...Read More Read Less
Pretty dangerous environment...... 2.5 rating By ATLien302 ( Jan 22, 2017) I was once a resident and would not recommend raising children in this environment, most teachers in Clayton County schools are not certified, and the crime rate is high and only getting higher. ...Read More Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Riverdale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverdale Regional Park
      Flat Shoals Park
      Flat Shoals Park
      Tara Stadium
      Kenwood Park
      Kenwood Park playground
      Massengale City Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheater
      Jonesboro Framing & Art Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Panda Express
      Captain D's
      Zaxby's
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      WOW Wings
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Riverdale? Of all people who commute, 6.9% take public transportation in Riverdale.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Riverdale? The cost of living in Riverdale is 90/100 - which is 2% lower than Georgia.
      Riverdale
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Georgia
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Riverdale? Riverdale crime rates are 2,948, which are 43% higher than Georgia
      Total Crime
      2,948 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Riverdale? The median income in Riverdale is $55,972 which is 10% higher than Georgia.
      Median household income
      $55,9721% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,73920% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Riverdale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Riverdale home prices? Riverdale home prices are $109,900 - which is 28% lower than Georgia
      Median home value
      $109,90040% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9945% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      22% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Riverdale have good schools? The Riverdale graduation rate is 85% - which is 6% higher than Georgia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      26%

      45% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Riverdale a good place to live? Riverdale has an overall rating of 71% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      61%

      9 total surveys

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