West Highlands, Atlanta, GA

Living in West Highlands

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Bikeability 54
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Walkability 33
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 63
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 34
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 48
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Schools 11
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Residents

10k Population +398 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black67%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$230k Median Home Value +$46k (2010–19)
46% Built 2000 or Later
$660 Median Monthly Rent +$190 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity48%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas51%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Highlands

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Fulton County67

Property Crime in West Highlands

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Fulton County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump21%

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 Highlands

Inland Flooding50
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA

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The Howard School
3 miles, E
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The Howard School
3 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA

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Morehouse College
4 miles, SE
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Spelman College
5 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA

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Piedmont Hospital
4 miles, E
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Ridgeview Institute
5 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA

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Columbus Airport
93 miles, S
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Lovell Field
95 miles, NW