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Garden Hills

Georgia · Atlanta · 5,491 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Garden Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,587. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $792,868. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Garden Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,491
Population density
5,667 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,587
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$108,901
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$792,868
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,855
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.7%
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(3,954)
Black15.9%(873)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(151)
Asian6.2%(341)
Other3.1%(172)
Diversity Score56.3%(3,093)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(3,954)
Black15.9%(873)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(151)
Asian6.2%(341)
Other3.1%(172)
Diversity Score56.3%(3,093)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Foreign born
12.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia?

Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia has about 5,491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $117,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $792,868, and the typical rent is about $1,855 a month.

How educated are people in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 78.4% of adults age 25 and over in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 2.9% of people in Garden Hills, Atlanta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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