West Highlands, Atlanta, GA
Living in West Highlands
Bikeability54
Walkability33
Commute42
Public Transit63
Affordability100
Public Safety34
Airports89
Hospitals25
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+398 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black67%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$230kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
46%Built 2000 or Later
$660Median Monthly Rent+$190 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Highlands
United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Fulton County67
Property Crime in West Highlands
United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Fulton County82
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(24%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump21%
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 West Highlands
Inland Flooding50
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA
Berean Christian Jr Academy
2 miles, S
Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy
2 miles, S
The Howard School
3 miles, E
The Howard School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
4 miles, SE
Clark Atlanta University
4 miles, SE
Morehouse College
4 miles, SE
Spelman College
5 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA
Piedmont Hospital
4 miles, E
Emory University Hospital Midtown
5 miles, SE
Ridgeview Institute
5 miles, NW
Grady Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Highlands, Atlanta, GA
Columbus Airport
93 miles, S
Lovell Field
95 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
133 miles, W