Riverdale, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$210 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
11,644 SF Avg unit lease size
46,835 SF Avg building size for sale
7.45% Average cap rate

Riverdale's Demographic Profile

Riverdale has 5,376 households and a median income of $52,955, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 14,775
# Households 5,376
Median age 36
Median household income $52,955
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,931
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverdale $155 62,247 SF 9.48%
Forest Park $144 76,705 SF 7.00%
College Park $190 18,386 SF 9.48%
Jonesboro $126 9,646 SF 7.64%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Riverdale $198 73,748 SF 6.60%
Forest Park $251 55,424 SF 7.00%
College Park $88 37,245 SF 7.00%
Lake City $105 84,792 SF 7.00%
Jonesboro $107 10,688 SF 7.68%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Riverdale $174 13,005 SF
Forest Park $174 28,848 SF
College Park $258 12,756 SF
Red Oak $687 1,595 SF
Lake City $144 8,887 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Forest Park $68 4,000 SF 14.68%
College Park $138 33,318 SF 7.00%
Morrow $68 4,000 SF 14.68%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Riverdale

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

274 Highway 138 SW

Riverdale, GA 30274

  • 41,800 SF Retail Building
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

6474 Ga-85 Hwy

Riverdale, GA 30274

  • 7,200 SF Retail Building
  • $850,000
For Sale

Walgreens

Jonesboro, GA 30236

  • 14,981 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $3,952,000
For Sale

5575 Frontage Rd

Forest Park, GA 30297

  • 25,537 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.60% Cap Rate
  • $7,061,000
For Sale

499 Arrowhead Blvd

Jonesboro, GA 30236

  • 3,434 SF Office Building
  • $595,000
For Sale

Corporate Mavis | Absolute NNN | Hard Corner

Riverdale, GA 30274

  • 8,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.00% Cap Rate
  • $2,416,667

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Riverdale pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Riverdale $210 46,835 SF
Forest Park $201 49,461 SF
College Park $167 34,560 SF
Red Oak $687 1,595 SF
Lake City $144 32,039 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Riverdale alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Riverdale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Riverdale 14,775 5,376 36 $52,955 3 2,931 -1%
College Park 16,822 7,027 38 $45,194 2 5,079 7%
Red Oak 145 53 40 $54,166 3 21 3%
Lake City 2,451 856 36 $55,657 3 460 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Riverdale, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Riverdale

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Is Riverdale a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Riverdale offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Riverdale?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Riverdale. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Riverdale?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Riverdale. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Riverdale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Riverdale. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Riverdale acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Riverdale, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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