Is Riverdale, in Clayton county a good neighborhood? (Atlanta, Marietta: real estate, crime rate)

[wifeandmomofthree]

My family and I are thinking of moving to Riverdale, Georgia from New Jersey. We are looking for an area with good schools and with racial diversity and of course not a high crime rate, as this is what we are trying to escape from with the city that we live in in NJ. If this is not a good city, could you please advise as to which city or town that is not too far from atlanta is?
THANX

[Georgia]

Originally Posted by wifeandmomofthree

My family and I are thinking of moving to Riverdale, Georgia from New Jersey. We are looking for an area with good schools and with racial diversity and of course not a high crime rate, as this is what we are trying to escape from with the city that we live in in NJ. If this is not a good city, could you please advise as to which city or town that is not too far from atlanta is?
THANX

Riverdale in Clayton.
Crime Rate is double the national average.
Clayton is known for some of the worst schools in the state.
What part of Jersey are you in? Lived in Jersey for 10 years and now live in Georgia. Will give you some good city to city comparisons.

[wifeandmomofthree]

Thanks Georgia for your response, I live in Asbury Park, NJ and even though there is a big redevelopmnet going on, we want to sell our home because the crime and schools are no good. wifeandmomofthree.

[Georgia]

Originally Posted by wifeandmomofthree

Thanks Georgia for your response, I live in Asbury Park, NJ and even though there is a big redevelopmnet going on, we want to sell our home because the crime and schools are no good. wifeandmomofthree.

Oh! The Land of Bruce. Yeah. Asbury has had it's issues.
Since your from N.Jersey get a map and I will do my best to give a comparable.
I will name Georgia County areas and compare to an area in N Jersey.

Keep in mind, I consider GA the NY and North Jersey of the South.

Clayton County, depending on the area will compare to East Orange and Orange itself. (West and South Orange Exclude) Overall Clayton and many parts of will make your description of Asbury look like Beverly Hills.

Fayette County / Peachtree City and Fayetteville can remind you of parts of Essex with some Morris. Little more on the rolling hills, families, and yes it costs more, but compared to N. Jersey it is not expensive. Peachtree City is also known as Deltaville, considering the majority of Delta's pilots live there. If your working south of the airport Fayette would be a good choice.

Newnan or Coweta County, Well your heading West in GA so head West in Jersey. Think Warren and Sussex, but a little larger. Your could probably compare Newnan to Rockaway.

Atlanta/City of, think Newark and Jersey City. You either have money in the North Buckhead or you don't. I usually call the City of Atlanta the Detroit of the South.

Northeast and Northwest. Duluth and Marietta remind me of the Caldwells. Crowded, they have everything there, can be hot and cold. so much diversity you think your in the United Nations, and Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth reminds me of driving Rt 46. Heck on a good day you might even get a finger of friendship included in the 50,000 horn blows.

I could go on and on, but thought I would give you a high level comparison.
If you have any other questions let me know.

Good Luck Jersey. Hey if you move here bring some Bagels will ya.
Some good Pasta would bode well too

When it comes to food, there is NO PLACE like New Jersey. I was transferred out of Jersey in 2002 to Chicago then here in 2004. Have not had good pizza since I went back last Christmas to visit my in laws in Hillsborough

[wwedx]

Asbury Park is a very bad and horrible enviroment im glad to hear that your moving because i live in neptune and my inlaw ilves in asbury park. I also heard riverdale has some nice houses in georgia! bye

[Sharon R.]

Clayton County, as a whole, is horrible for crime. Lots of gangs, lots of violence. Stay away.

[LGrant]

Crime is awful! Especially crime amongst the youth. A big resounding "NO"....not a safe place to raise a family at all!

[wifeandmomofthree]

Originally Posted by wwedx

Asbury Park is a very bad and horrible enviroment im glad to hear that your moving because i live in neptune and my inlaw ilves in asbury park. I also heard riverdale has some nice houses in georgia! bye

Since you are in my neighborhood ( I live on the Neptune border) then you can understand our urgency to relocate. From what I have seen so far on the real estate listings for Riverdale, the homes do look very nice. However, I am taking into consideration all the advice from the people that have taken their time to respond to my posting about the neighborhood of Riverdale. We certainly don't want to move into the same envoironment that we are trying to leave.

[wifeandmomofthree]

Originally Posted by LGrant

Crime is awful! Especially crime amongst the youth. A big resounding "NO"....not a safe place to raise a family at all!

Thank you for your response, my family and I really appreciate the views that we have received from the Georgia residents.

[wifeandmomofthree]

Originally Posted by Sharon R.

Clayton County, as a whole, is horrible for crime. Lots of gangs, lots of violence. Stay away.

My family and I are really thinking about not moving to Clayton County now. We do realise that crime is every and in Asbury Park, NJ, where we live, the gangs, crime and violence have only gotten worse. The school system is no good either. Are there any Counties near Atlanta, that are not as bad as Clayton County?