Riverdale, GA Real Estate

Median Income $56,942

Median Age 34.07

Population 22,851

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 51°	LO 33°	July	HI 89°	LO 70°

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Riverdale is located in Clayton County and is accessible by Interstate 75 and Highway 85. Located just 13 miles from the City of Atlanta and minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson International Area, it's a great location for residents always on the move. The area is also serviced by C-TRAN, Clayton's County's transit system, which provides an alternative to driving. Residents will find ample employment options in the city of Atlanta as well as within Clayton County due to the more than two dozen business parks in the area.

Residents will enjoy shopping at nearby Southlake Mall. Hundreds of retailers are at residents fingertips not to mention an abundance of dining and entertainment options. Additional family-owned business and quaint antique shops in the area offer great buys too. Clayton County is home to the Atlanta State Farmers' Market also known as the Georgia State Farmers Market. Farmers bring loads of fresh produce daily to be sold at this facility that houses acres of vendors.

Riverdale homeowners will delight in living in an area with such literary significance. Clayton County is famous its role in Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Gone with the Wind. The Georgia state Legislature proclaimed Clayton County the official home of the book. Residents and visitors often tour the city and observe the historic local architecture and antebellum homes.

Students in Riverdale will attend Clayton County Public Schools. Students will be challenged academically and participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities. The district is one of few to have full-time music and art specialists at every school. Competitive private schools are also convenient to the area and several colleges and universities are just a short drive away. Clayton State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, offers bachelor and master degree programs and enrolls 6,000 students.

Riverdale has an abundance of beautiful, traditional style homes. Homebuyers will appreciate the spacious floor plans and large premium lots. Homes in the area are available starting in the low $100s.

In October 2007, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Riverdale was $101,958. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.

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