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Chamblee, GA


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Chamblee, Georgia

Chamblee, Georgia, in De Kalb county, is 5 miles SE of Sandy Springs, Georgia (center to center) and 11 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The people of the city are in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Chamblee has a population of 9,552.

The People and Families of Chamblee

In Chamblee, about 34% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Chamblee, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 55% of Chamblee is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Chamblee.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Chamblee had a median family income of $38,125. Chamblee benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Chamblee residents, with $7,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Chamblee Housing

In Chamblee, 35% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Chamblee has higher property taxes than most places in Georgia, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Chamblee, 80% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Chamblee; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Chamblee use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.

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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