Great Lakes, Decatur, GA

Living in Great Lakes

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 89
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 59
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 14
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Colleges 50
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Schools 55
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Residents

2.5k Population +532 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
52% Family Households +16% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial9%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household52%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector55%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van72%
Public transportation4%
Walked11%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$478k Median Home Value +$133k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$751 Median Monthly Rent +$41 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K11%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K30%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M3%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
Utility gas55%

Crime

Violent Crime in Great Lakes

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
DeKalb County63

Property Crime in Great Lakes

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
DeKalb County84

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 4 0
May 69 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Great Lakes

Inland Flooding34
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Great Lakes, Decatur, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Great Lakes, Decatur, GA

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Hess Academy
1 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Great Lakes, Decatur, GA

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Agnes Scott College
1 miles, S
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Emory University
2 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Great Lakes, Decatur, GA

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Airports

Airports near Great Lakes, Decatur, GA

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Columbus Airport
95 miles, SW
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Lovell Field
101 miles, NW
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