Generally, Westside neighborhoods have seen an increase in median household income and a decrease in poverty, a trend in line with the City of Atlanta. Still, 40% of Westside Future Fund area residents live at or below the poverty line whereas the citywide rate is 22%. Many residents live in substandard housing, as 30% of Westside properties are in poor to dilapidated condition.

One of the Westside Future Fund’s goals is to increase the availability of high-quality, affordable housing to meet the needs of low-income, legacy residents. Check out the Westside Future Fund’s impact goals on our website. 

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Median Income

Data Sources: 2000 U.S. Census and the 2013-2017 American Community Survey.

Standout Stat: Every neighborhood in the Westside Future Fund area increased their median household income. The largest median household income, between 2000 and 2017, occured in the Atlanta University Center neighborhood, with an increase of 223%. All WFF neighborhoods have a median household income lower than City of Atlanta.

  • Ashview Heights

    52% Increase in median household income between 2000 and 2017.

  • Atlanta University Center

    223% Increase in median household income between 2000 and 2017.

  • English Avenue

    47% Increase in median household income between 2000 and 2017.

  • Vine City

    40% Increase in median household income between 2000 and 2017.

  • City of Atlanta

    49% Increase in median household income between 2000 and 2017.

Poverty

Data Sources: 2000 U.S. Census and the 2013-2017 American Community Survey.

Housing

Data Sources: 2000 U.S. Census and the 2013-2017 American Community Survey.

Standout Stat: Between 2000 and 2017, the WFF neighborhoods saw an increase in the percent of housing units occupied (3.5% percentage point increase) while the city’s rate stayed declined (0.7% decrease). Renters make up a much larger portion of households in the Westside than in the city.

Property Conditions

Data Sources: APD Urban Planning & Management 2017 Windshield Survey.