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Polk is a walkable neighborhood near downtown Marietta
Polk borders the city’s historic downtown and Marietta Square, separated by a railroad track. The neighborhood houses Marietta’s middle school campus and the district’s high school stadium. Sidewalks line the walkable streets. “My grandchildren walk from the middle school up to the square very often after school,” says Dorothy Woodruff, a longtime Marietta resident and member of the city’s Historic Board of Review. Teens often hang out at the coffee shops or other eateries in the area, doing homework after school. “It’s a great environment,” Woodruff says. Polk is also home to several churches, as well as the Winnwood Retirement Community.
Polk offers residents convenience to many retail and restaurants along Whitlock Avenue.
You can view art from Marietta Cobb Museum of Arts Chalktober Fest in Marietta Square.
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In demand Arts and Crafts homes with large yards
There are more than 200 homes in Polk, with a median year of construction of 1940. Many Arts and Crafts homes average about 1,900 square feet and have large, tree-lined yards. “There are a few new homes scattered in and out of that area, but most of them are homes that have been there quite some time,” says Woodruff. Some sections of the neighborhood have elevated lots, with stone staircases fronting many properties. Homes range from $750,000 to $850,000. Houses in this area are in demand and usually spend an average of 21 days on the market, lower than the national average of 46 days.
Some houses in Polk secured by white picket fences.
Picturesque traditional style homes in Polk reside on well kept lots.
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A-minus and B-plus ranked schools with an elementary school choice program
Children in Polk are zoned for West Side Elementary, which has an A on Niche. They then go on to Marietta Sixth Grade Academy and Marietta Middle School, which both have a B-plus rating. They finish their education at Marietta High School, which has an A-minus. The middle school campus, which is in the neighborhood, straddles Polk Street and is connected by a covered walkway built over the street. The district has a school choice program at the elementary level that allows parents to submit transfer requests to any of the other elementaries in the system.
Marietta Middle School is located in the heart of Marietta, GA.
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is located in Marietta, Georgia.
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Eateries and boutiques on the Marietta Square
Polk is less than half a mile from Marietta Square, which has an array of dining options, including the popular Taqueria Tsunami, a Latin-Asian Georgia chain. Residents can also enjoy seafood, burgers, ice cream and bubble tea on the square. There are also several boutiques in the area. For groceries, many Polk residents head to Kroger or Lidl on Whitlock Avenue. The Marietta Melt Yard, a casual family-friendly eatery and arcade, is also on Whitlock Avenue.
When the weather is nice, you can have a meal on the patio of Taqueria Tsunami downtown.
Downtown Marietta Square Market Food Hall is a popular spot to grab a bite to eat.
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Playgrounds and the Mountain to River Trail
There are a couple of small greenspaces within the neighborhood, where residents can rest on a bench during their weekend or evening walks. For playgrounds, tennis courts and baseball fields, residents can head north to Lewis Park or west to Laurel Park. The Mountain to River Trail, a favorite for walkers and bikers, stretches from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. It runs through downtown Marietta.
Laurel Park is located in Marietta, Georgia and offers residents well kept sports facilities.
Residents can go for long walks along the Mountain to River Trail.
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Farmers markets and homecoming on the square
Woodruff says Marietta still feels like a small town, especially the areas near downtown. The square is closed off for homecoming each year for the school band and parade. “You just don’t see that in a lot of towns anymore,” she says. A weekly farmer’s market, monthly art walk and the annual Chalktoberfest are also held on the square.
Art in the Park features stunning works of various local and acclaimed artists.
Large crowds form in front of the stage at the Glover Park Concert Series to enjoy the music.
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Conveniently between Kennesaw Mountain and I-75
Polk Street is an important thoroughfare in Marietta. It runs east into the North Marietta Parkway, which runs farther east to Interstate 75. Whitlock Drive, or Georgia State Route 120, runs east and west, giving commuters a direct route between Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to the west of Polk and downtown Marietta to the east. Farther east, SR 120 crosses I-75 as it continues into Cobb County and through Alpharetta before terminating in Lawrenceville.
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Parks in this Area
Gantt Park
Dog Park
Lake
Picnic Area
Laurel Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Lewis Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
41 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Polk
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Polk, Marietta sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Polk, Marietta over the last 12 months is $958,909, up 32% from the average 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 Owners
Demographics
Total Population
906
Median Age
47
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,545
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,983
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
59.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
55''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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