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Cost of living in Riverdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Riverdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Riverdale is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Riverdale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Riverdale is $214,168.
The median income in Riverdale is $63,455.
Riverdale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Riverdale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Riverdale | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 72 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Riverdale, GA Weather
The average high in Riverdale is 72.4° and the average low is 50.7°.
There are 75.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.7 inches of precipitation each year with 1.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Riverdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Riverdale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Riverdale
The current population in Riverdale is 14,792. The population has decreased 1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,792 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 14,866 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 14,933 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 15,013 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 15,455 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 15,291 | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 16,289 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 15,931 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 15,812 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 15,650 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 15,496 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 15,368 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 15,256 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 15,125 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 15,042 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Riverdale
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Riverdale is:
3.4% White with 508 White residents.
73.6% African American with 10,893 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
7.3% Asian with 1,074 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 100 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 301 Two Or More residents.
12.9% Hispanic with 1,907 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Riverdale | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.4% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 73.6% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Riverdale
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Riverdale is 50.4% female with 7,449 female residents.
Riverdale is 49.6% male with 7,342 male residents.
| Gender | Riverdale | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Riverdale for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Riverdale completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Riverdale completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Riverdale completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Riverdale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Riverdale completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Riverdale completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Riverdale completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Riverdale completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Riverdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Riverdale | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Riverdale, Georgia
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5.6% of households in Riverdale earn Less than $10,000.
4.2% of households in Riverdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Riverdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Riverdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.6% of households in Riverdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.1% of households in Riverdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Riverdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Riverdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Riverdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Riverdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Riverdale | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
