2018 Atlanta CommunityProfiles

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Ansley Park
Population: 2,113, 0.589 square miles, MHHI $84,000;
Ansley Park is an affluent residential neighborhood and
the first Atlanta suburban neighborhood designed for
automobiles. The neighborhood was completed by
1930 and is 275 acres (1.11 km2) with Ansley Golf Club
bordering the community. It is designated a historic
district on the National Register of Historic Places.
First developed in 1904 by Edwin P. Ansley, Ansley
Park was designed to attract Atlanta’s wealthiest and
most prestigious families and was home to Georgia’s
Governor’s mansion for decades. The Ansley Park
Civic Association is an active force in maintaining the
neighborhood’s character and sense of community.
Atlantic Station
Population: 2,408, 0.683 square miles, MHHI $57,000
Atlantic Station has it all. The community has a
vibrant retail and dining district coupled with office
space attached housing and apartments. Rather than
commuting to work, Atlantic Station residents can work
two blocks from home and shop around the corner.
Visitors from all around the Atlanta metro area shop at
over 35 stores such as West Elm and Dillard’s or poke
into charming shops like Kilwin’s ice cream shop and
Kinnucan’s adventure gear for the outdoors.
Since it’s opening in 2005, Atlantic Station has also
served as the go to spot for entertainment. The
complex houses Regal Cinemas, the annual Skate the
Station ice skating rink and touring acts such as Cirque
du Soleil.
Buckhead
Population: 24,000, 4.7 square miles, MHHI is $95,000
Buckhead is a large, prosperous area with upscale
residential, retail, dining, entertainment and
commercial venue. In addition to one of the most
attractive neighborhoods in Atlanta, it is a major
financial center. The area has high rise office
buildings, hotels, and condominiums are an urban
landscape along Peachtree Road. However, homes in
neighborhoods such as West Paces Ferry and Peachtree
Park are nestled in Piedmont forests.
Cabbagetown
0.141 square miles, Population: 780, MHHI is $65,000
Cabbagetown is a neighborhood on the east side of
Atlanta and adjacent to historic Oakland Cemetery. The
historic district is listed on the U.S. National Register of
Historic Places and is characterized by art and music
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festivals. Art is managed by the neighborhood’s own
Wall Keepers Committee. Stop and check out street
art by La Pandilla and Trek Matthews who painted two
murals at the request of their Living Walls street art
organization.
Castleberry Hill
Population: 2,151, .26 square miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and
thriving with retail shops, coffee shops, art galleries,
restaurants, apartments and condos, Castleberry
Hill is in the midst of a renaissance. The unique
urban community has converted early 20th century
warehouse buildings to lofts to house a culturally
diverse group of Atlantans. The area is in with these
old commercial structures being turned into cool lofts.
The proximity to all that Atlanta has to offer is within a
short walking distance and it’s easy highway and public
transportation options are, and will continue to be,
major draws to the area.
Downtown
Population: 26,700 residents as of 2010, 4 square miles
The central business and government district of Atlanta
can be found in Downtown Atlanta. Many Fortune 500
companies can be found near the capital building and
its many federal government facilities. Georgia State
University brings top academics as well as sporting,
cultural and entertainment venues. Only in Downtown
Atlanta can you see whale sharks at the Georgia
Aquarium, the world’s second largest aquarium,
and taste every variety of Coca-Cola at The World of
Coca-Cola. Centennial Olympic Park offers the city a
21-acre public park that hosts millions of visitors a
year and several events, including a summer popular
music concert series and an annual Independence
Day concert and fireworks display. Downtown Atlanta
is currently undergoing a transformation with new
condos and lofts, a renovation of historic buildings and
is attracting many new residents as a great place to live,
work and play.
Grant Park
Population 7,782, 1.7 square miles, HHI $70,000
Grant Park is a residential district, known for its Victorian
mansions and Craftsman bungalows. Grant Park itself
is a 131-acre green space and recreational area and
is the fourth-largest park in the city. Surrounding the
showstopper park are walking trails and Zoo Atlanta,
which attracts millions of visitors per year. The vibrant
community just south of Oakland Cemetery has many
festivals, their own farmers market and many
dining options. The Grant Park Neighborhood
Association represents local residents.
Inman Park
Population: 3,200, 0.547 square miles. MHHI
$70,000
Curved streets, large residential lots and
verdant parks characterize Inman Park.
Established at the start of the 20th century,
the community was built upon the land of
Atlanta’s Civil War battlefield, two miles east
of Downtown. It was Atlanta’s first planned
residential suburb and also Atlanta’s first
electric trolley neighborhood. Restoration and
preservation of the Victorian houses began in
the 1970’s and in 1973 the entire neighborhood was
added to the National Register of Historic Places. The
historic appearance of the district is regulated by the
City of Atlanta.
Little Five Points
Population: 1,000, 0.164 square miles; MHHI $75,000
The hippie hood of Little Five Points is characterized
by street art, apparel shops, eateries, smoke shops,
clothing bazaars, tattoo parlors, a natural food coop,
an indie radio station, independent bookstores,
pubs, and last but not least, a 30-foot-tall skull. As a
neighborhood, Little Five Points is one of Atlanta’s most
walkable neighborhoods, a place to stroll and people
watch.
Midtown
Population: 10,474, 1.470 square miles, MHHI $73,000
Midtown is defined by a concentration of businesses,
residences, hotels, restaurants, cultural, retail
destinations, greenspaces, pedestrian-friendly
sidewalks and safe streets. They have a master plan,
Blueprint Midtown, and serves as a national model for
urban excellence and recently made American Planning
Association’s (APA) list of Great Places in America. One
of Atlanta’s hottest residential markets, Midtown has
150+ restaurants and shops. Midtown residents often
get active at Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine
Eastside trail.
Old Fourth Ward
Population: 6,442, 0.690 square miles; MHHI $69,000
Recognized as one of the hottest neighborhoods in
America and the 9th best in America, Old Fourth Ward
benefits from the Eastside Beltline Trail, the Ponce City
Market, and their own Old Fourth Ward Park. It consists
of single family residential units and is one of the oldest
residential areas in the City.
Poncey-Highland
Population: 2,666, 0.455 square miles, MHHI $81,000
Named after its location near the intersection of Ponce
de Leon Avenue and North Highland Avenue, Poncey-
Highland is home to the Jimmy Carter Presidential
Library and Manuel’s Tavern, a local political hangout
and one of Atlanta’s oldest taverns. The Carter Center
serves as a nonprofit to address democracy, building,
conflict resolution, human rights, mental health,
among many others.
Virginia-Highland
Population: 14,022, 2.1 square miles, MHHI $110,000
The chic neighborhood of Virginia-Highland near
Midtown boasts beautiful 1920s and 1930s homes
and feels like a small town within the heart of the city.
Many of Atlanta’s top restaurants and bars are located
along tree-lined Highland Avenue, rivaling other top
Atlanta neighborhoods for evening activities. Friendly,
charming vibe with restaurants, bars, trend-setting
apparel, local and global art and decor, whimsical
and modern decorative accessories, natural linens,
gourmet food, and interesting specialty stores can be
found within walking distance of Piedmont Park.
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