What is the rental vacancy rate in Riverdale, GA?
The rental vacancy rate in Riverdale, GA is 8.6% (±4.8 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.0% (±1.6 points).
396 (±201) homes, 6.4% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Riverdale, the rental vacancy rate went from 12.2% in 2015–2019 to 8.6% in 2020–2024 (−3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 8.6% (±4.8 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.0% (±1.6 points)
- Vacant homes
- 396 (±201)
Vacancy in Riverdale against Clayton County, its state and the nation
| Riverdale | Clayton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6% (±4.8 points) | 10.3% (±1.2 points) | 6.8% (±0.2 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 396 (±201) | 9,535 (±915) | 467,469 (±8,617) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Riverdale, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Clayton County (10.3%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Riverdale
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale | — | 8.6% (±4.8 points) | — |
| Jonesboro | 4.4 mi | 9.0% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrow | 4.5 mi | 8.0% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Park | 5.0 mi | 7.9% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake City | 5.0 mi | 1.0% (±2.1 points) | Lower |
| Irondale | 6.2 mi | 23.3% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| College Park | 6.2 mi | 7.9% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hapeville | 6.7 mi | 7.2% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conley | 7.0 mi | 4.8% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake City, GA (1.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Irondale, GA (23.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Clayton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irondale | 23.3% (±9.6 points) |
| 2 | Bonanza | 13.3% (±11.5 points) |
| 3 | Jonesboro | 9.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 4 | Riverdale | 8.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 5 | Morrow | 8.0% (±11.7 points) |
| 6 | Forest Park | 7.9% (±3.4 points) |
| 7 | Lovejoy | 6.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 8 | Conley | 4.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 9 | Lake City | 1.0% (±2.1 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Riverdale
Is it hard to find a rental in Riverdale?
The rental vacancy rate in Riverdale, GA is 8.6% (±4.8 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Riverdale tighter than it was?
In Riverdale, the rental vacancy rate went from 12.2% in 2015–2019 to 8.6% in 2020–2024 (−3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Riverdale?
An estimated 396 (±201) housing units, 6.4% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale city, Georgia
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