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Neighborhood
Atlanta

Riverside

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A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    A
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B
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Riverside is a neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia with a population of 4,859. Riverside is in Fulton County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Riverside offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Riverside there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Riverside and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Riverside are above average.
About Riverside...
Population
4,859

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$268,427
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,478
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    33%
  • Own
    67%
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Riverside Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    44
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    109
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,488
    500
  • Theft
    1,817
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    503
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$92,006
National
$55,322
Children
23%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%
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