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Orchard Knob is a growing community in south Atlanta
Located alongside Highway 54, Orchard Knob is an urban community of around 700 people that’s seen a lot of development in recent years. In 1916, little more than a schoolhouse stood in this grassy, rural area in south Atlanta. Today, the neighborhood has seen all kinds of new additions, including 260 homes, community churches, a few towing and tire companies and the Masjid Ash-Shura mosque, which sits on 20 acres in the southeastern end. “Orchard Knob has grown,” mosque founder Amir Faheed Ail Muwwakkil says. “When we first got there, there weren’t even any sidewalks – we put in the first sidewalks in that area.”
The natural canopy surrounding Orchard Knob remains visible even amid growing development in the area.
Masjid Ash-Shura is a prominent fixture in Orchard Knob, anchoring the southeast side of the neighborhood with its striking architecture and community role.
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A range of housing options at a range of price points
Most houses on the southern end range between traditional and ranch-style, and most list between $150,000 and $300,000. More Craftsman homes are available around Village Creek Drive in the west at a slightly higher price point between $175,000 and $350,000. New townhomes and contemporary houses will be most expensive around the north, costing as much as $625,000, and open land is available for development starting at $100,000 an acre. “Most of the place was wooded in our area,” Muwwakkil says. “Now we have houses costing $500,000 across the north throughout that corridor. You go down another quarter mile, they’ve got another subdivision with houses costing $400,000 and up.”
Craftsman-style homes are a popular build style of Orchard Knob.
New townhomes in Orchard Knob reflect the neighborhood’s rapid development and increasing demand for contemporary housing options.
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Elementary school options and after-school enrichment
Orchard Knob has two elementary school options. The closest is Joseph Humphries Elementary School, which was recently renovated in 2021 and earned a C rating on Niche. The other is Heritage Academy, which is 2 miles south and also rated a C. 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.
Humphries Elementary School is located at 3029 Humphries Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30354.
Long Middle School serves students from 6th to 8th grade.
South Atlanta High School aims to cultivates a supportive learning atmosphere.
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MARTA offers public transportation to Atlanta-area destinations
Public transportation is provided by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, which has three routes running through the neighborhood. Between the Jonesboro Road, Cleveland Avenue and Empire Boulevard Routes, Orchard Knob residents are less than 7 miles away from the area’s busiest rail routes, including Lakewood/Fort McPherson, East Point and Five Points Station. These interconnected railways make it simple to travel 10 miles south to the 24-hour Concentra Urgent Care, as well as the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Nearby parks include Atlanta's largest, Southside Park
Less than 2 miles down Jonesboro Road is Southside Park, which is one of the largest parks in Atlanta with over 211 acres. The Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve is about the same distance away and features over 216 acres of oak-hickory forestry. Orchard Knob is also less than a mile from Empire Park, which has its own basketball and tennis courts, and is a mile and a half away from the Brown’s Mill Golf course and its 18 holes along the South River. It’s also easy to get around the neighborhood, with bike lanes running alongside Humphries Drive.
Lake Charlotte Nature Preserve, just minutes from Orchard Knob, offers scenic walking and biking opportunities.
A trail winds through the Lake Charlotte Preserve, offering Orchard Knob residents access to over 200 acres of natural forest.
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Weather
There is some slight risk of flooding along the northwestern end thanks to the creeks system that comes from the South River.
Crime
Orchard Knob has an overall CAP Index crime score of 6 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. According to the CAP Index, the neighborhood is at a high risk for violent crime and a moderate risk for property crime.
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Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
10 min drive
Bus
Jonesboro Rd SE & 2961
Bus
Jonesboro Rd SE & Springside Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Orchard Knob
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Orchard Knob Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Orchard Knob, Atlanta sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Orchard Knob, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $280,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
654
Median Age
35
Population under 18
30.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,625
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$41,203
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.8%
College Graduates
18.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.9%
% Population in Labor Force
48.5%
Below 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®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 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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