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Housing Market Trends<\/h3>\n

The median sale price of homes in Atlanta is $322,000, with an average of 50 days on the market and homes selling for 2.3% under list price. The typical down payment hovers around 12.9 percent. Compare these prices and view trends in the real estate industry using the US housing market page. Click here to compare these prices to the US Housing Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Atlanta housing market<\/a> is considered somewhat competitive, with a Compete Score<\/a> of 59 out of 100 according to Redfin\u2019s Compete Score. Compete Score rates how difficult it could be to buy a home in a certain area. In Atlanta, homes sell for about 2% below list price and will have a pending offer around 50 days.<\/p>\n

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What are the Most Popular Neighborhoods in Atlanta?<\/h3>\n

These are the top 10 most popular neighborhoods in Atlanta<\/a> based on the total views from real estate customers over the past year. Read more about the most popular neighborhoods in Atlanta or view homes for sale in each of these neighborhoods below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Neighborhood<\/b><\/td>\nAverage Home Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buckhead<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$496K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Midtown<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$332K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grant Park<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$480K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virginia Highland<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$507K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Inman Park<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$503K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West End<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$293K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Atlanta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$398K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Morningside Lenox-Park<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$601K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Old Fourth Ward<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$270K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ormewood Park<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$426K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What are the Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Atlanta?<\/b><\/h4>\n

These are the most affordable neighborhoods in <\/span>Atlanta<\/span><\/a> based on the median home price in each area where at least 20 homes have been sold in 2020. Read more about the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta or view homes for sale in these neighborhoods below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Neighborhood<\/b><\/td>\nMedian List Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pittsburgh<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$150K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Southside<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$149K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenwood Hills<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$170K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venetian Hills<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$173K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenrose Heights<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$177K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Southwest Atlanta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$181K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sandy Springs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$183K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collier Heights<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$200K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grove Park<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$220K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McAfee<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$224K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Which Atlanta School Districts are the Best?<\/b><\/h4>\n

GreatSchools’ Summary Rating calculation is based on four of the school’s themed ratings: Test Scores, Student\/Academic Progress, College Readiness, and Equity. Find out more about the themed ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elementary School:<\/b> With a rating of 10\/10, <\/span>Oakhurst Elementary School<\/span><\/a>, located in Decatur, is the top elementary school in Atlanta. Oakhurst has 544 students enrolled, making up grades preschool through third. Oakhurst has top scores in equity with 9\/10, and test scores with 10\/10.<\/span><\/p>\n

Middle school:<\/b> <\/span>Inman Middle School<\/span><\/a>, with 1,075 students, grades six through eight, holds the number one spot for middle schools in Atlanta with a score of 8\/10. Inman also has top test scores, rating 10\/10.<\/span><\/p>\n

High school:<\/b> <\/span>Decatur High School<\/span><\/a>, grades 9 through 12, is the number one high school in Atlanta, with a score of 10\/10 for college readiness, and 9\/10 for test scores. Decatur High School has a population of 1,339 students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Atlanta Employment Information<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Employment Information <\/b>(March, 2020)<\/b><\/a><\/td>\nAtlanta, GA<\/b><\/td>\nUnited States<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Income per Capita<\/span><\/td>\n$40,595<\/span><\/td>\n$31,177<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Household Income<\/span><\/td>\n$51,701<\/span><\/td>\n$57,652<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unemployment Rate<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n3.70%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recent Job Growth<\/span><\/td>\n2.88%<\/span><\/td>\n1.59%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Future Job Growth<\/span><\/td>\n46.78%<\/span><\/td>\n33.51%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What are the Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Atlanta?<\/b><\/h4>\n

These are the most affordable neighborhoods in <\/span>Atlanta<\/span><\/a> based on the median home price in each area where at least 20 homes have been sold in 2020. Read more about the most affordable neighborhoods in Atlanta or view homes for sale in these neighborhoods below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Neighborhood<\/b><\/td>\nMedian List Price<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pittsburgh<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$150K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Southside<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$149K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenwood Hills<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$170K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venetian Hills<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$173K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glenrose Heights<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$177K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Southwest Atlanta<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$181K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sandy Springs<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$183K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collier Heights<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$200K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grove Park<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$220K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
McAfee<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$224K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Which Atlanta School Districts are the Best?<\/b><\/h4>\n

GreatSchools’ Summary Rating calculation is based on four of the school’s themed ratings: Test Scores, Student\/Academic Progress, College Readiness, and Equity. Find out more about the themed ratings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Elementary School:<\/b> With a rating of 10\/10, <\/span>Oakhurst Elementary School<\/span><\/a>, located in Decatur, is the top elementary school in Atlanta. Oakhurst has 544 students enrolled, making up grades preschool through third. Oakhurst has top scores in equity with 9\/10, and test scores with 10\/10.<\/span><\/p>\n

Middle school:<\/b> <\/span>Inman Middle School<\/span><\/a>, with 1,075 students, grades six through eight, holds the number one spot for middle schools in Atlanta with a score of 8\/10. Inman also has top test scores, rating 10\/10.<\/span><\/p>\n

High school:<\/b> <\/span>Decatur High School<\/span><\/a>, grades 9 through 12, is the number one high school in Atlanta, with a score of 10\/10 for college readiness, and 9\/10 for test scores. Decatur High School has a population of 1,339 students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Atlanta Employment Information<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Employment Information <\/b>(March, 2020)<\/b><\/a><\/td>\nAtlanta, GA<\/b><\/td>\nUnited States<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Income per Capita<\/span><\/td>\n$40,595<\/span><\/td>\n$31,177<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Household Income<\/span><\/td>\n$51,701<\/span><\/td>\n$57,652<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unemployment Rate<\/span><\/td>\n4%<\/span><\/td>\n3.70%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recent Job Growth<\/span><\/td>\n2.88%<\/span><\/td>\n1.59%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Future Job Growth<\/span><\/td>\n46.78%<\/span><\/td>\n33.51%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Living in Atlanta<\/b><\/h3>\n

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What is There to Do and See in Atlanta?<\/b><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re moving to Atlanta, you\u2019ll quickly realize that there is no shortage of <\/span>things to do<\/span><\/a>. Whether you\u2019re a history buff, a food connoisseur, a thrill seeker, or simply enjoy the outdoors, there\u2019s something for you. Read more about local insights on great restaurants, attractions, and outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Atlanta Attractions<\/b><\/h4>\n