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Virginia Highland

Georgia · Atlanta · 8,701 residents · 1.123 sq mi
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The short version

Virginia Highland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,897. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $789,040. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Virginia Highland; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,701
Population density
7,748 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,897
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$108,677
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
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
$789,040
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,156
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(6,764)
Black2.2%(193)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,156)
Asian3.3%(283)
Other3.5%(305)
Diversity Score46.9%(4,081)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(6,764)
Black2.2%(193)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,156)
Asian3.3%(283)
Other3.5%(305)
Diversity Score46.9%(4,081)
Diversity Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
Female
56.4%
Foreign born
9.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia has about 8,701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $138,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $789,040, and the typical rent is about $2,156 a month.

How educated are people in Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 82.4% of adults age 25 and over in Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virginia Highland, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 4.6% of people in Virginia Highland, 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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