Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

Living in Rockdale

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 14
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 50
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Schools 19
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Residents

6.7k Population +882 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
52% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black51%
Caucasian37%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other2%

Education

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$33k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +12% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab2%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$332k Median Home Value +$89k (2010–19)
62% Built 2000 or Later
$938 Median Monthly Rent +$324 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200948%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K28%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
LP gas1%
Utility gas59%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rockdale

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Fulton County67

Property Crime in Rockdale

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Fulton County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump16%

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 Rockdale

Inland Flooding48
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

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The Howard School
2 miles, E
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The Howard School
2 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

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Morehouse College
3 miles, SE
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Spelman College
4 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

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Piedmont Hospital
3 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Rockdale, Atlanta, GA

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Columbus Airport
92 miles, S
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Lovell Field
96 miles, NW