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From Civil Rights to City Council meetings
Once home to Civil Rights leader and U.S. Congressman John Lewis and baseball homerun king Henry Aaron, Southwest Atlanta is rich in history that lives on through enthusiastic community spirit and engagement. This region offers idyllic residential streets, access to the MARTA, and lots of local flavor.“Southwest Atlanta is historically known for its well-to-do, up and coming African-American neighborhoods, especially back in the 1970s and 80s,” said Salondia Aveni, Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs at the Southwest Arts Center. “It’s really known for family and community.”
Vibrant murals can be found throughout Southwest Atlanta.
Henry "Hank" Aaron is memorialized at Adam's Park in Southwest Atlanta.
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“There’s a lot of community pride”
The community spirit comes alive at the events held throughout the area. The Southwest Arts Center also operates the Wolf Creek Amphitheater and puts on regular performances and concerts. The yearly Juneteenth celebration attracts residents from all parts of Atlanta and is one of the most popular events put on by the city. There are also seasonal events like a Halloween Trunk or Treat and the Red Oak Art Festival in the fall. But Aveni says that one of the local pastimes is to come out to the local government meetings. “There’s a lot of community pride,” she says. “The citizens really participate in local government, and they’ll tell you when they like something, or when they don’t.”The CAP index ratings suggest that, with a homicide score of 8 compared to the national average of 4, Southwest Atlanta has challenges; however, Aveni is quick to refute the idea that the neighborhood is unsafe. “It’s mostly quiet, residential areas. People may think there’s a lot of crime because of the news reports, but it’s really not. It’s a great place to live, and it’s pretty safe.”
The Southwest Arts Center in Southwest Atlanta features art exhibits, like "Clothes Story".
Wolf Creek Amphitheater is Southwest Atlanta's summer concert venue.
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Southern comfort on a plate
Food is a love language in communities like Southwest Atlanta, and locally-owned restaurants dish up plenty to go around. The Beautiful Restaurant is a local institution that’s been around since 1979. Known as the “Healthy Soulful Taste of the South,” the cafeteria-style eatery features white tables and red and white booths on each side of the restaurant, as well as a patio for temperate days. Baltimore Crab and Seafood dishes up crab cakes alongside craft cocktails. And of course, Chick-Fil-A is always popular. Residents hit up Camp Creek Marketplace for essential shopping trips at Target, Lowe’s, and Publix Supermarket. To shop local, residents can grab a cart at Wayfield Supermarkets at the West Ridge Shopping Center.
The Beautiful Restaurant in Southwest Atlanta, is known for their “Healthy Soulful" food.
Purchase your groceries at the local Publix.
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Housing for all budgets and styles
The housing options in Southwest Atlanta are diverse, with brick-front single-level homes featuring predominantly, as well as townhomes, split-level, and simple bungalows. Home prices have a similarly broad range, from the mid-$200,000s for townhomes built in the 1980s, to three-bedroom bungalows listed for around $360,000, all the way to almost $600,000 for new construction. The area is comprised of several pocket neighborhoods that each have their own community and culture, but most streetscapes feature towering trees that offer shade from the Georgia summer sun.
Classic Craftsman-style homes are available in Southwest Atlanta.
Smaller brick homes built on large plots of land can also be found in Southwest Atlanta.
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School options vary by region
Southwest Atlanta is served by both Atlanta Public Schools and Fulton County Public Schools. Students may attend L.P. Miles Elementary School, which has a C rating from Niche and offers Pre-K and gifted programs. Jean Childs Young Middle School has a C-minus rating and an emphasis on Social Emotional Learning, which focuses on helping children understand and regulate their emotions. Benjamin E. Mays High School has a C rating and is recognized as a Georgia School of Excellence for student gains. Besides academics, Mays includes a championship-winning football team. The area also has plenty of private schools, including SLAM! Atlanta, which is a tuition-free charter school for kindergarten through eighth-grade children.
L.P. Miles Elementary School is a public Pre-K, Elementary School in Southwest Atlanta.
Benjamin E. Mays High School is serving grades 9-12.
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Picnics at The Canyon
When residents need a retreat from the city, they head to Cascade Springs Nature Preserve, a 120 acre green space with a vast network of hiking trails, including a popular hike that leads to a rocky waterfall. The 32-acre Adams Park features a picnic and garden space known to the locals as “The Canyon” for its sculpted space that provides privacy at the base of a 84-foot stone stairway and walkway that carves through the hillside. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, the park has been around since the 1930s. Playgrounds, walking trails, and baseball fields provide ample recreation opportunities.
"The Canyon" in Adams Park, features a tree canopy and covered picnic pavilion.
Bring the kids for an afternoon at Adam's Park playground.
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Interstates and MARTA make commuting simple
With close proximity to Interstates 20 and 285, bus stops, and MARTA statins throughout the community, Southwest Georgia residents can easily get to downtown Atlanta. I-20 runs east to west across Georgia, while I-285 is an auxiliary highway that encircles Atlanta and can help shoot residents downtown. Residents can catch the red and gold MARTA trains at the Oakland City Station or head in on the blue line at Hamilton E. Holmes stop. Southwest Atlanta Hospital is located within the neighborhood, with origins tracing back to the Catholic Colored Clinic opened in 1943 to address the lack of medical care serving the region.
Hamilton E. Holmes Station has large surface parking lots with over 1,400 free daily parking spaces.
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Ben Hill Park Recreation Center
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Deerwood Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
20 min drive
Bus
Campbellton Rd SW & 2775
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Mt Gilead Rd SW & Imperial Cir SW
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Landrum Dr SW & Childress Dr SW
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Panther Trl SW & Star Mist Dr SW
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Campbellton Rd SW & Willis Mill Rd SW
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Campbellton Rd SW & Childress Dr SW
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Panther Trl & Star Mist Dr
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southwest Atlanta
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest Atlanta Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta sell after 142 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Atlanta, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $458,500, up 32% 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
4,844
Median Age
37
Population under 18
26.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,302
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,876
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.8%
Advanced Degrees
13.2%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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