Living in Avondale Estates, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avondale Estates · Census data 2020–2024
Avondale Estates has 3,530 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $123,795 (60% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $553,900, the median rent is $1,557/month.
Avondale Estates at a glance
- Population
- 3,530
- Median age
- 48.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $123,795State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $553,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,557/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Avondale Estates a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 83% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Avondale Estates
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avondale Estates the median home value is $553,900, 66% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,557 per month, which is 37.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,592 a month in housing costs.
Avondale Estates median household income
The median household income in Avondale Estates is $123,795 and the income per person is $75,338. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Avondale Estates: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,931
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.14
Avondale Estates demographics
- Population
- 3,530
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 1,651
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avondale Estates ›
Education in Avondale Estates
78.7% of adults 25 and older in Avondale Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 43.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avondale Estates
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 37%
- Drive alone
- 50.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Avondale Estates vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| Candler-McAfee | 20,905 | $64,699 | $259,300 | $1,498 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
| Clarkston | 14,557 | $48,564 | $302,600 | $1,422 |
| Pine Lake | 882 | $79,792 | $296,200 | $1,429 |
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
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What is the median household income in Avondale Estates, GA?
The median household income in Avondale Estates is $123,795, 60% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Avondale Estates?
The median home value in Avondale Estates is $553,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Avondale Estates?
The median gross rent in Avondale Estates is $1,557 per month, about 37.6% of household income.
Is Avondale Estates, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 83% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Avondale Estates?
The median age in Avondale Estates is 48.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Avondale Estates?
The average commute to work in Avondale Estates is 30 minutes; 37% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avondale Estates?
The unemployment rate in Avondale Estates is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avondale Estates?
78.7% of adults in Avondale Estates have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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