West Lake, Atlanta, GA

Living in West Lake

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 82
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 17
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 49
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Schools 8
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Residents

6.6k Population -1.8k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -21% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black92%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone55%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$28k Median Household Income +$2.9k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K45%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van65%
Public transportation22%
Walked4%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value -$36k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$626 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195932%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
Utility gas65%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Lake

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Fulton County67

Property Crime in West Lake

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Fulton County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (85%)(13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 4 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Lake

Inland Flooding45
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Lake, Atlanta, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Lake, Atlanta, GA

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The Howard School
2 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near West Lake, Atlanta, GA

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Morehouse College
2 miles, SE
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Spelman College
2 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Lake, Atlanta, GA

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Piedmont Hospital
4 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near West Lake, Atlanta, GA

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Columbus Airport
91 miles, S
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Lovell Field
98 miles, NW