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Chamblee, GA


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Chamblee, Georgia

Introduction to Chamblee, Georgia

Chamblee, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 5 miles SE of Sandy Springs, Georgia, and 11 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Chamblee’s population is 9,552.

Chamblee History

Chamblee, which is one of the eight cities located in Dekalb County, was incorporated in 1908. Chamblee’s early economy largely depended on its countless dairy farms, but major industrial growth occurred after the Second World War. Chamblee was named after an African American railroad worker and early petitioner of the city.

Chamblee and nearby Attractions

  • APEX Museum
  • Barrington Hall
  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
  • Georgia Aquarium
  • Mountain Park Aquatic Center and Activity Building
  • Malibu Grand Prix Family Entertainment Center

Things To Do In Chamblee

The High Museum of Art is a popular local art museum. Local museums and historical spots include the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and the Marietta History Museum. The Georgia Aquarium, the Atlanta Zoo and the Yellow River Game Ranch are all accessible from Chamblee as well.

Chamblee Transportation

William B. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is nearby.

Chamblee Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include the Interactive College of Technology, Emory University, the Devry Institute of Technology, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State University and Clark Atlanta University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyChamblee Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Chamblee Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Chamblee Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Chamblee Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Chamblee College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Chamblee, GA

Comparing Chamblee 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men710
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Housing Recently Built52
Affordability of Rents31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime11

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