Southwest, Atlanta, GA
Living in Southwest
Bikeability85
Walkability73
Commute14
Public Transit89
Affordability100
Public Safety31
Airports88
Hospitals20
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+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
$35kMedian 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
$113kMedian Home Value-$29k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$751Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwest, Atlanta, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwest, Atlanta, GA
Chi Montessori Academy Inc
2 miles, NE
Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy
2 miles, SW
Osby Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Southwest, Atlanta, GA
Morehouse College
5 miles, NE
Spelman College
5 miles, NE
Clark Atlanta University
5 miles, NE
Georgia State University
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwest, Atlanta, GA
Grady Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NE
Emory University Hospital Midtown
7 miles, NE
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Southwest, Atlanta, GA
Columbus Airport
86 miles, S
Lovell Field
100 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
131 miles, W