City Town Info

Avondale Estates, GA


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Avondale Estates, Georgia

Avondale Estates, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 7 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,609 people in Avondale Estates.

The People and Families of Avondale Estates

In Avondale Estates, about 55% of adults are married.

Avondale Estates has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avondale Estates had a median family income of $92,341. Avondale Estates has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Avondale Estates living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Avondale Estates. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,650) in Avondale Estates. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Avondale Estates Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Avondale Estates is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Avondale Estates, 89% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Avondale Estates is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

Avondale Estates strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAvondale Estates Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAvondale Estates College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAvondale Estates Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyAvondale Estates Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAvondale Estates Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAvondale Estates People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Avondale Estates Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Avondale Estates, GA

Comparing Avondale Estates to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population910
Racial Diversity82
Senior Citizens810
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
You are visiting:
All StatesGeorgia > Avondale Estates

Find a school near you

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career References and Original Articles

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.

Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.

Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.

Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.

Places Similar to Avondale Estates

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Avondale Estates

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Avondale Estates Government Officials

Are you an official in the Avondale Estates government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Avondale Estates. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.    TRUSTe online privacy certification