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Hapeville, GA


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Hapeville, Georgia

Introduction to Hapeville, Georgia

Hapeville, Georgia, in Fulton county, is 6 miles S of Atlanta, Georgia. The city, which is part of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area (MSA), has about 6,180 residents.

Hapeville History

Creek Nation Indians, who were among the original inhabitants of this region, ceded a large tract of land to the whites in 1821. Initially, the area consisted primarily of individual farm settlements of the Cash, Mangum, Thrailkill, Sims, and Hape families. In 1853, this land became part of Fulton County and on September 16, 1891, the village of Hapeville was chartered by Hapeville's first Mayor, Dr. Samuel Hape. In 1929, the City of Atlanta purchased land which was owned by Asa G. Candler, Jr., and established a municipal airport, which was known as the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. This airport soon became the world's busiest airport. The Ford Assembly Plant was established in Hapeville in 1947, and the Airport Hilton opened in 1960. Both events played major roles in the economic growth of the community.

Hapeville and Nearby Attractions

  • Cobb County Youth Museum
  • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
  • Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
  • Zoo Atlanta
  • Stone Mountain Park
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Hapeville

The Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum showcases large circular paintings depicting the 1864 Battle of Atlanta, while the APEX Museum's displays reflect the African American history of Georgia. The Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry, Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, and Braves Museum & Hall of Fame are among other museums located within 10 miles of Hapeville. The city also offers easy access to other historical sites such as the Tullie Smith Farm, Wren's Nest, and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site. The Stone Mountain Park has nature trails, a tennis center, and amenities for swimming and fishing. Visitors to this park can also see the figures of Confederacy President Jefferson Davis, Lt. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and Gen. Robert E. Lee, that are carved in the granite of the mountain. Other popular attractions include the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Yellow River Game Ranch, Zoo Atlanta, and the Atlanta Farmers Market.

Hapeville Transportation

The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is the closest major airport.

Hapeville Higher Education

Colleges close to the city of Hapeville include the Georgia State University, Morehouse College, and Clark Atlanta University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHapeville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHapeville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Hapeville Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Hapeville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hapeville, GA

Comparing Hapeville 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
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men610
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Well-Paid Single Women37
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty26
People in Middle Class or Better26
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

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

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