The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 30296 sells for about $259,000, or $150 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.74% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,677 a month.
ZIP 30296 — Riverdale
The 30296 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year decline in median listing prices and a modest supply of active inventory. High interest rates and broader economic pressures are contributing to longer days on market and a shift in buyer leverage. Rental demand remains steady, though the market is adjusting to recent price fluctuations.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters working near the airport or in southern Atlanta, as well as families seeking relatively affordable housing options within the metro area.
Median prices moved down 3.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.6% · poverty 13.8% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 30296, Clayton County GA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are part of the Clayton County Public Schools system, which serves the diverse student population of Riverdale.
The area is subject to standard regional climate risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risk varying by specific parcel location.
The area benefits from its proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which serves as a primary economic driver and employment hub for the region.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Georgia) — Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction in the assessed value of the property; the state standard exemption is $2,000, which is subtracted from the assessed value before the millage rate is applied. State (Georgia) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Taxable tangible property is assessed at 40 percent of its fair market value. The formula for tax due is: ((Fair Market Value * 0.40) - Exemptions) * Millage Rate.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-75 and I-285 providing routes to downtown Atlanta and the broader metro area.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of larger regional recreational facilities and shopping centers in Riverdale and nearby Jonesboro.
The rental market shows a slight cooling trend with a year-over-year decrease in median rent, reflecting broader regional adjustments in housing demand.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the logistics, aviation, and transportation sectors due to the proximity of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-75, facilitating regional transit, though public transportation options remain limited compared to the urban core.
Development activity is primarily focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting commercial growth near major transit arteries.
Clayton County Tax Assessor manages property valuations and exemptions for all parcels within the county jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Clayton County school district taxes and municipal levies for the city of Riverdale.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the proximity to urban fire protection services.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and Data Commons ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Over Georgia4.115.3 mi
- College Football Hall of Fame4.613.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's McDonough4.117.5 mi
- Spivey Splash Water Park4.38.2 mi
- Trap Music Museum4.314.4 mi
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium4.713.3 mi
- Six Flags Over Georgia4.115.3 mi
- State Farm Arena4.513.5 mi
- Georgia World Congress Center4.513.6 mi
- Fox Theatre4.714.7 mi
- Zoo Atlanta4.512.2 mi
- AMC Southlake 244.36.6 mi
- Hindu Temple of Atlanta4.82.9 mi
- Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market4.410.9 mi
- Delta Flight Museum4.76.4 mi
- Ponce City Market4.614.9 mi
- World of Coca-Cola4.413.9 mi
- Fox Theatre4.714.7 mi
- High Museum of Art4.715.8 mi
- Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest4.515.8 mi
- Cascade Springs Nature Preserve4.510.8 mi
- Clayton County International Park4.57.7 mi
- Grant Park4.612.5 mi
- McCurry Park South4.67.8 mi
- Kenwood Park4.73.5 mi
- Brown's Mill Golf Course48.9 mi
- Sugar Creek Golf & Tennis Club4.211.7 mi
- Wolf Creek Golf Club411.1 mi
- Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course410.3 mi
- John A. White Golf Course4.411.2 mi
- Southlake Mall45.3 mi
- Greenbriar Mall3.88.9 mi
- Camp Creek Marketplace4.37.2 mi
- NDM Market4.46.8 mi
- Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market4.410.9 mi
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport4.14.6 mi
- DeKalb-Peachtree Airport4.622.9 mi
- Noodle4.26.1 mi
- The Club at ATL3.45.3 mi
- Biplane Rides Over Atlanta4.922.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and outdoor recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.