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A growing suburban neighborhood next to I-75
Glenrose Heights is a south Atlanta neighborhood of more than 5,000 people located alongside Interstate 75. A mostly rental community with apartment complexes dotting the northern end, Glenrose Heights has its own park, creek, playground and after-school programs, plus a small business hub that includes a home goods store, an auto parts store and a barbershop. “It’s a very well-known area," says five-year resident Serena Muhammed. "You know your neighbor, and we do community things together.”
You'll find two-story townhomes with two car garages in Glenrose Heights.
Glenrose Heights is mostly a rental community with apartments, townhouses, and duplexes.
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Ranch-style housing from the 50s and 60s, plus rentals
Most of the ranch-style housing along Oak Drive was built in the 50s and 60s, with prices ranging between $200,000 and $470,000. There are also several duplexes between $250,000 and $390,000 on the southeastern end, as well as a few bungalows and A-frame houses in the north between $170,000 to $250,000. There’s also a townhome complex in Monticello starting at $344,000, and rental homes are available along Mount Zion Road starting at $1,066 per month.
Ranch style homes line the shaded streets of Glenrose Heights.
Many houses sit back on wooded lots surrounded by tall shade trees.
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Atlanta Public Schools with a focus on STEAM learning
Glenrose Heights is zoned for Atlanta Public Schools, and its school pipeline starts at Heritage Academy, which was rated a C on Niche and has its own STEM program. Crawford Long Middle School also earned a C and offers several after-school enrichment programs, while South Atlanta High School serves over 900 students and was rated a C-minus. Muhammed also offers her own STEAM activities and workshops through Science Creations. “We have a garden, we have animals, we have chickens, we have goats,” Muhammed says.
Heritage Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta.
Long Middle School has a 12 to 1 student to teacher ratio.
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MARTA offers bus stops around around Empire Boulevard
Multiple bus stops are located around the neighborhood thanks to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s Empire Boulevard Route, which provides rides between Harper Park and Lakewood/Fort McPherson Station. Railway connections link the station to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 6 miles south, and the Metropolitan Parkway route provides convenient access to Concentra Urgent Care, which is 2 miles southwest and is open for 24 hours.
Residents can ride the bus to and from the Lakewood-Ft McPherson station near Hammond Park.
Hammond Park residents ride the MARTA train at the nearby Lakewood-Ft McPherson station to get around metro-Atlanta.
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Empire Park one of many convenient to Glenrose Heights
Located alongside an extensive parks system, Glenrose Heights has many options when it comes to outdoor recreation. The closest playground is within neighborhood limits at Empire Park, which also has its own basketball and tennis courts. Browns Mill Park has an 18-hole golf course a mile and a half northeast, while swimming and diving sessions occur at the Rosel Fann Natatorium. Harper Park has its own skatepark 2 miles south, and Southside Park is one of the largest parks in Atlanta with over 211 acres.
You can bring your kids to the playground at Empire Park in Glenrose Heights.
You'll find a sculpture made of baseball bats at the entrance of Southside Park.
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Local businesses and nonprofits support Glenrose Heights
Glenrose Heights has a small business presence throughout the community. Nomadic Exotics is a local auto dealership that sells used concierge vehicles, while the LOS Liquidation Outlet Store offers housing essentials at reasonable prices. The SAVE Institute is a local nonprofit that advocates for black youth, and groceries can be picked up at Piggly Wiggly in the northeast. Several chain restaurants are found around the I-75 and Central Ave. interchange.
Residents can grab daily essentials and more at the nearby Piggly Wiggly.
You'll find the orignial Chick-fil-A location, the Dwarf House, nearby.
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Environmental factors
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world's busiest, is on the other side of I-75 from Glenrose Heights, and noise from the frequent take-offs and landings can be an issue.
Crime
Glenrose Heights has a CAP Index crime score of 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average, and higher than average scores for some violent crimes.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Southside Park
Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Tennis
Empire Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Harper Park
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
9 min drive
Bus
Hapeville Rd SW & Old Hapeville Rd SW
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Cleveland Ave SE & Browns Mill Rd SE
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Browns Mill Rd SE & Macedonia Rd SE
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Browns Mill Rd & Oak Dr
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Empire Blvd SW & 3485
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Empire Blvd SW & Empire Way SW
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Hapeville Rd SW & Waters Rd SW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glenrose Heights
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glenrose Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glenrose Heights, Atlanta sell after 87 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glenrose Heights, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $415,000, down 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,460
Median Age
33
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,318
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$62,970
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.3%
College Graduates
30.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.1%
% Population in Labor Force
80.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
12/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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