Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Taproom Coffee & Beer
Coffee Shop
Kavarna
Coffee Shop
Revolution Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
The Flying Biscuit
Coffee Shop
Gato Bizco
Coffee Shop
Dr. Bombay's
Coffee Shop
Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
The Dancing Goats Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Sawicki's
Coffee Shop
Village Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Pastries A Go Go
Coffee Shop
Java Lords Coffeehouse & Bar
Coffee Shop
Aurora Coffee
Coffee Shop
Park Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Calle Latina
Coffee Shop
Hodgepodge
Coffee Shop
Out of the Pan
Coffee Shop
Java Monkey
Coffee Shop
Crepe Masters
Coffee Shop
J. Christopher's
Coffee Shop
Babette's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Java Vino
Coffee Shop
Drip Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Museum
Giant Screen Theatre
Cinema
Dana Fine Arts Building
Theatre Arts
Delafield Planetarium
Museum
Variety Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Eddie's Attic
Nightclub
7 Stages Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Horizon Theatre
Theatre Arts
DeKalb History Center
Museum
Scott Park
Attraction
Seen Gallery
Art Gallery
AMC
Cinema
Carter Presidential Library
Museum
Decatur Fine Art
Art Gallery
Plaza Theatre
Cinema
Lemon Zesty
Theatre Arts
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Amalgam Arts Atl
Theatre Arts
Church School Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Donna and Marvin Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Blind Willie's
Nightclub
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Museum
Waffle House Museum
Museum
Dad's Garage
Theatre Arts
MJQ
Nightclub
Food and Drink (10) D-
Subway
Fast Food
Hippin' Hops
Bar
Steinbeck’s
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Universal Joint
Bar
Scout
Bar
Revolution Doughnuts
Sweets
The Imperial
Bar
OZ Health Shop
Deli
Five Guys
Fast Food
The Midway
Bar
Hippin' Hops
Bar
Flatiron Restaurant & Bar
Bar
Trophy Room
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
The Earl
Bar
Amir's Nitrogen Ice Parlor
Sweets
529 Bar
Bar
Mary's
Bar
East Side Lounge
Bar
Shane's Rib Shack
Fast Food
We Suki Suki
Fast Food
Willy's
Fast Food
Elder Tree Public House
Bar
Gaja
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Coan Park Recreation Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Terminus
Gym
Little Five Points Community Center
Community Centre
CrossFit Downtown Atlanta
Gym
Pace 23
Gym
Jazzercise
Gym
Firefly Studio
Gym
Atlanta Barbell
Gym
Decatur School of Ballet
Gym
Pinnacle Fitness Center
Gym
The Sweat Box
Gym
Cabbagetown Community Center
Community Centre
Trinity fitness
Gym
Complex Fitness Room
Gym
Helene S. Mills Multipurpose Center
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Sweat Equity
Gym
Martin Luther King Junior Community Center
Community Centre
Challenge Aerial
Gym
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center and Aquatic Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority Resource Center
Community Centre
Fink Family Gymnasium
Gym
Ox Fit
Gym
Energy Lab
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Publix
Grocery Store
Oakhurst Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Emerald City Bagels
Bakery
The Spotted Trotter
Butcher
Sevananda
Grocery Store
Pastries A Go Go
Bakery
Bakery at Cakes & Ale
Bakery
Endulge Cupcake Boutique
Bakery
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Savi Urban Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Ali’s Cookies
Bakery
The Little Tart Bakeshop
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Highland Bakery
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Bessie Branham Park Playground
Playground
Bessie Branham Park
Park
Hawk Hollow
Park
Sugar Creek Garden
Park
Oakview Road Park
Park
Gilliam Park
Park
DeKalb Memorial County Park
Park
Donnalee
Park
Oakhurst Park
Park
Coan Park
Park
Harmony Park
Park
Lake Claire Park
Park
Lake Claire Park
Park
East Lake Park
Park
McKoy Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
McPherson Monument Park
Park
Deepdene Park
Park
Deepdene Park
Park
Roy Moss Garden
Park
Parkwood Park
Park
Iverson Park
Park
Iverson Park
Park
Broadway pool
Park
Dellwood Park
Park
Shops (16) C+
Kirkwood Bark and Lounge
Pets
Kirkwood Feed and Seed
Pets
Takai Atlanta Hair Salon
Beauty
Jazmin Spa
Beauty
Hairlarious
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
BP
Convenience Store
Hop n' Shop
Convenience Store
Salon Red
Hairdresser
Donna Van Gogh's
Gift Shop
Kelly's Closet
Clothing
Sweetgrass Too
Hairdresser
Candler Park Market
Convenience Store
Valero
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Candler Park Flower Mart
Florist
Target
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
The Hairspot
Hairdresser
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Rockstar Gold
Clothing
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
House of Bling
Clothing
Adore Mi
Clothing
Sprint
Electronics
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Virginia-Highland (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Home Park (A+)

4. Buckhead (A+)

5. Grant Park (A+)

commute F

Of all people who commute, 10.8% take public transportation in Edgewood-Kirkwood.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
East Lake
Transit Station
Edgewood/Candler Park
Transit Station
Dekalb Ave NE & Haralson Ave NE
Bus Stop
Moreland Ave & 299
Bus Stop
Moreland Ave & McLendon Ave
Bus Stop
Inman Park/Reynoldstown
Transit Station
Moreland Ave & Euclid Ave
Bus Stop
Decatur
Transit Station
Moreland Ave & Druid Pl
Bus Stop
Two Decatur Town Center
Bus Stop
Clairemont Ave & Williams St
Bus Stop
Clairmont Oaks(SB)
Bus Stop
Clairmont Oaks(NB)
Bus Stop
Briarcliff Rd & Saint Charles Pl NE
Bus Stop
Clairemont-Michigan(NB)
Bus Stop
Clairemont-Wilton (SB)
Bus Stop
Briarcliff Rd NE & Saint Louis Pl NE
Bus Stop
Clairemont Ave & Garden Ln
Bus Stop
Clairemont-Scott(NB)
Bus Stop
Clairemont-Scott(SB)
Bus Stop
Clifton - Gambrell Hall
Bus Stop
Clairemont Ave & Clairmont Run
Bus Stop
Avondale
Transit Station
North Decatur - Burlington
Bus Stop
Clifton - Fishburne
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.8% B+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Cabbage Town (A+)

2. Old Fourth Ward (A+)

3. Virginia-Highland (A-)

4. Adams Park (F)

5. Adamsville (F)

cost of living B-

The cost of living in Edgewood-Kirkwood is 101/100 - which is 9% higher than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Lakewood Heights-Southeastern Atlanta (A+)

2. Adair Park (A+)

3. Adams Park (A+)

4. West End (A+)

5. Oakland City (A+)

crime F

Edgewood-Kirkwood crime rates are 4,439 per 100k, which is 116% higher than Georgia
Property Crime
3,828 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
611 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Candler Park (B+)

2. Virginia-Highland (B-)

3. Buckhead (D+)

4. Ben Hill (D-)

5. Oakdale (D-)

employment B-

The median income in Edgewood-Kirkwood is $59,141 - which is 16% higher than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$59,141 D+
Unemployment Rate
5.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Grant Park (A+)

2. Atlanta-Inman Park (A+)

3. Ben Hill (A+)

4. Old Fourth Ward (A)

5. Ormewood Park-East Atlanta (A)

health B-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department - Station 18
Fire Station
Atlanta Precinct Number 6 Police Station
Police
Decatur Fire Station Two
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Atlanta Station 12 Fire Station
Fire Station
Agnes Scott Public Safety
Police
Atlanta Station 13 Fire Station
Fire Station
Decatur Police Station
Police
Zone 6 Precinct
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Decatur Fire Station One
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Little 5 Points Pharmacy
Pharmacy
McKinney's Apothecary
Pharmacy
Madison Yards Family Dentistry
Dentist
Fire Station No. 6
Fire Station
DeKalb Medical L-TAC
Hospital
DeKalb County Fire Rescue - Station 26
Fire Station
Decatur Family Dental
Dentist
Charter BHC at Laurel Heights
Hospital
Laurel Heights Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kroger
Pharmacy
Emory Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Downtown (A-)

2. Five Points (A-)

3. Grant Park (A-)

4. Midtown (A-)

5. Old Fourth Ward (A-)

housing A

Edgewood-Kirkwood home prices are $218,460 - which is 43% higher than Georgia
Home Price
$218,460 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Center Hill (A+)

3. Adair Park (A+)

4. Candler Park (A+)

5. Midtown (A+)

schools C-

The Edgewood-Kirkwood graduation rate is 85% - which is 5% higher than Georgia
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Toomer Elementary School
Charles Drew Charter School Ja/Sa
Charles R. Drew Charter School
Ivy Preparatory Academy- Inc
Fifth Avenue Elementary
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
Mohammed Schools Of Atlanta
Oakhurst Elementary School
Whitefoord Elementary School
Renfroe Middle School
The Hirsch Academy
Lin Elementary School
Fernbank Elementary School
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School
Kingfisher Academy Inc
Light Of The World Of Atlanta
Paideia School
Winnona Park Elementary School
Decatur Presbyterian Children'S Community
Global Village Project
Decatur First Umc Weekday Childrens Ministries
The Community School
Springdale Park Elementary School
Westchester Elementary School
Talley Street Elementary School
High Schools (2) D-
Charles Drew Charter School Ja/Sa
Crim High School
Mohammed Schools Of Atlanta
Decatur High School
Light Of The World Of Atlanta
Paideia School
The New School
The Community School
Academe Of The Oaks
Uhs Of Laurel Heights
Maynard H. Jackson- Jr. High School
Druid Hills High School
Dekalb School Of The Arts
St Nicholas Orthodox Academy
Mcnair High School
Ben Franklin Academy
Wellspring Living
21 Century Stem Academy
Grady High School
Hillside Conant School
Graduation Achievement Center Charter High School
Miller'S Military Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Candler Park (A+)

2. Buckhead (A+)

3. Virginia-Highland (A)

4. Midtown (A)

5. Atlanta-Inman Park (A-)

ratings A+

Edgewood-Kirkwood has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Candler Park (A+)

2. Oakdale (A+)

3. Poncey-Highland (A+)

4. Edgewood-Kirkwood (A+)

5. Grant Park (A+)

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Edgewood-Kirkwood, Atlanta, GA Area Guide

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Edgewood-Kirkwood Area Facts

  • Edgewood-Kirkwood has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Edgewood-Kirkwood crime rates are 3% lower than the Atlanta average
  • Cost of living in Edgewood-Kirkwood is 13% lower than the Atlanta average

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Edgewood-Kirkwood? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bessie Branham Park Playground
      Bessie Branham Park
      Hawk Hollow
      Sugar Creek Garden
      Oakview Road Park
      Gilliam Park
      DeKalb Memorial County Park
      Donnalee

      Entertainment

      Fernbank Museum of Natural History
      Giant Screen Theatre
      Dana Fine Arts Building
      Delafield Planetarium
      Variety Playhouse
      Eddie's Attic
      7 Stages Playhouse
      Horizon Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Hippin' Hops
      Steinbeck’s
      Subway
      Universal Joint
      Scout
      Revolution Doughnuts
      The Imperial

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Edgewood-Kirkwood? Of all people who commute, 10.8% take public transportation in Edgewood-Kirkwood.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Edgewood-Kirkwood? The cost of living in Edgewood-Kirkwood is 101/100 - which is 9% higher than Georgia.
      Edgewood-Kirkwood
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Atlanta
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Edgewood-Kirkwood? Edgewood-Kirkwood crime rates are 4,439, which are 116% higher than Georgia
      Total Crime
      4,439 per 100k people

      91% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      91% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      159%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Edgewood-Kirkwood? The median income in Edgewood-Kirkwood is $59,141 which is 16% higher than Georgia.
      Median household income
      $59,1417% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,01121% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Edgewood-Kirkwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Georgia Tech COVID-19 Testing Center
      Emory University Hospital Midtown
      Grady Health System
      Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
      Piedmont Hospital
      Hughes Spalding Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Express Drugs
      Little 5 Points Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Georgia Eye Associates
      Divine Dermatology and Aesthetics
      Georgia Injury Centers
      Atlanta Urgent Care

      A Housing

      What are Edgewood-Kirkwood home prices? Edgewood-Kirkwood home prices are $218,460 - which is 43% higher than Georgia
      Median home value
      $218,46018% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85010% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      13% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Edgewood-Kirkwood have good schools? The Edgewood-Kirkwood graduation rate is 85% - which is 5% higher than Georgia
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Edgewood-Kirkwood a good place to live? Edgewood-Kirkwood has an overall rating of 91% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      91%

      3 total surveys

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