What is the median home value in Riverdale, GA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024, table B25077) puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Riverdale at $178,800 (margin of error ±$20,437). It is based on owners' own estimates, not sale prices, so ask Dexter for recent Riverdale sales in your price range.

How long is the commute from Riverdale?

The ACS (2020–2024) puts the average one-way travel time for Riverdale workers who commute at about 28.3 minutes, and about 12% of workers worked from home. Your own drive depends on where you live and work, so test the route at rush hour.

How do I buy a home in Riverdale, GA?

To buy a home in Riverdale, GA, start by getting pre-approved for a mortgage, then work with a local agent who knows Clayton County. Dexter Williams works with buyers in Riverdale and across Clayton County. Call (770) 692-1923 for a free buyer consultation.

What school district serves Riverdale, Georgia?

Riverdale is served by Clayton County Schools. School assignments can change, so verify the assignment for any specific address directly with the district.

Clayton County, Georgia

Riverdale GA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Riverdale is a Clayton County city about 14 miles (straight line) south of downtown Atlanta. The city's history page traces it to the 1887 Atlanta-to-Fort Valley railroad, built partly on land the Rivers family donated, and says Riverdale was incorporated in 1908. State Route 85 runs through the city, and the city's 2023-2033 Comprehensive Plan covers that corridor.

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Riverdale Median Home Value (2020–2024)

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Living in Riverdale, Georgia

Why Choose Riverdale?

Incorporated in 1908

Railroad origins on the 1887 Atlanta-Fort Valley line

State Route 85 corridor

About 14 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta

The city's history page says settlers lived in the area long before the Civil War reached Georgia in the 1860s. It places Riverdale in the "Southern Crescent" of Clayton County, about 5 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The city's 2023–2033 Comprehensive Plan is posted on its website for anyone who wants to read how the city plans to guide growth.

Riverdale Housing & Commute Facts

About 14,792 people live in Riverdale, on about 4.4 square miles of land, about 14 miles (straight line) from downtown Atlanta. About 60% of homes are detached single-family houses, lower than Clayton County overall (65%), and about 50% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, lower than Clayton County overall (55%).

Median home value (±$20,437): $178,800
Detached single-family homes: 60%
Buildings with 5+ units: 20%
Owner-occupied homes: 50%
Homes built 2010 or later: 4%
Homes built before 1980: 33%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 min
Worked from home: 12%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units). This is not a sale price or an appraisal. Geography: Riverdale city, Georgia. Tables B01003, B25077, B25024, B25003, B25034, B08301 and B08013; land area and distance from the 2024 Census Gazetteer. About ACS data (census.gov)

Selling a Home in Riverdale

About 33% of Riverdale homes were built before 1980, so inspections often turn up older roofs, HVAC, plumbing or electrical work. Dexter is a licensed Georgia contractor with 20+ years as a contractor, so he can walk the house with you and help you decide which repairs are worth making before you list and which to leave for the buyer.

Listing on the open market is the usual route. On some properties, Dexter may make a direct written cash offer, disclosed in writing as a licensee acting as a principal for his own account. No offer is promised. See how listing works or request a home value estimate.

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Checked October 2026. Details can change, so confirm anything that matters to a purchase or sale with the source.

School District

Riverdale is served by Clayton County Schools. School assignments are set by address, so verify any property directly with the district. For official performance data, see the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Strategy.

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