Southwest, Atlanta, GA

Living in Southwest

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Bikeability 85
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Walkability 73
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 31
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 47
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Schools 1
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Residents

15k Population +2.9k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
56% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black94%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income -$7.8k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van65%
Public transportation26%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$113k Median Home Value -$29k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$751 Median Monthly Rent +$135 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached41%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas46%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southwest

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Fulton County67

Property Crime in Southwest

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Fulton County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (83%)(15%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 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 4 0
Nov 53 4 0
Dec 44 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwest

Inland Flooding48
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southwest, Atlanta, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southwest, Atlanta, GA

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Colleges

Colleges near Southwest, Atlanta, GA

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Morehouse College
5 miles, NE
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Spelman College
5 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Southwest, Atlanta, GA

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Airports

Airports near Southwest, Atlanta, GA

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Columbus Airport
86 miles, S
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Lovell Field
100 miles, NW