
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.
Median Income
Poverty
Housing Occupancy
Rental Rates
Property Conditions
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Median Income
Data Sources: 2000 U.S. Census and the 2013-2017 American Community Survey.
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.
Property Conditions
Data Sources: APD Urban Planning & Management 2017 Windshield Survey.