Atlanta, Atlanta GA — neighborhood review

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta · Fulton County · GA 30318

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$431K

Median Price

66/100

Walk Score

7.4/10

Schools

13 min

to Atlanta Downtown

Score Breakdown

DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
74/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
CWalkability
66/100
WYLT Score62/100

Our Take

You’ll get a decent commute and good schools, but the area is a car‑centric, low‑walkable neighborhood with limited transit. Rent and home prices are reasonable, though crime and noise are on the higher side for families.

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The Good

  • ✓Strong public schools (average rating 7.5),
  • ✓Short 13‑minute commute to downtown Atlanta
  • ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
  • ✓Median home value ($360k) below city average

Real Talk

  • !Walk score is only 10 – you’ll need a car for most errands
  • !Public transit options are virtually non‑existent
  • !Crime is moderate for a southern Atlanta neighborhood
  • !Parking can be a headache in some streets
  • $Higher property taxes in the city
  • $Potential HOA or parking fees in certain developments
  • $Utility costs (HVAC and water) tend to be above the state average

Best For

young professionalsremote workersstudentsfamilies with moderate incomes

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Atlanta, GA

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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