Atlanta, GA

Southwest

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$35K - $1.1M
For Sale on Trulia:
24 homes
Rent:
$899 - $3K
For Rent on Trulia:
25 homes
To Downtown Atlanta:
17 minutes
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What Locals Say about Southwest

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 64 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 46 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 32 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

Learn more about our methodology.
  • John Moore
    "“Leave Early” is an old Atlanta Proverb. Traffic is always somewhere and it will find you. Carpooling is encouraged, MARTA also has its benefits but it needs more work. A car is unfortunately necessary."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is not a neighborhood for running or doing exercising bc everyone speeds around here . The neighbors are nice n everyone cares about there yard "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a good neighborhood to leave children unattended.Mostly quiet, occasionally you’ll hear gunshots or barking dogs. Good area for walking and jogging during the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    " community meeting and open house is very special in this area kids are playing and having fun "
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  • Trulia User
    "I live in this neighborhood for 5 years…I don’t like the environment and I don’t feel safe in my own home…"
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood has great access to public transportation. There are lots of stores and parks nearby. There’s always something new to explore."
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. There are plenty of parks nearby to walk your dog and there are sidewalks to walk your pup safely."
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  • Trulia User
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. They usually appear to be very friendly with the right approach "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything is nice in the area. It's quiet and. clean. Close to Marta and restaurants. Friendly neighborhood and people. Quiet day and night"
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  • Trulia User
    "I see neighbors walking their dogs on leash all the time. lots of grassy areas and sidewalks. neighborhood is easy to walk as well. there is not a great deal of vehicle traffic "
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  • Tiffany W.
    "Great, safe neighborhood to live in. Families are friendly with each other. In warmer weather, many people take long walks/runs all throughout the neighborhood. Public (and private) spaces are very well maintained!"
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  • C
    "Some people are friendly some or not. Don’t go out by yourself at night. Be aware. People WILL do ANYTHING at ANYTIME of the day. "
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  • Venus W.
    "Many dog owners haven’t heard any complaints I live in an area where people keep the community clean"
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  • Walkerkarla72
    "They have little concerts and events for kids somewhere in the area but I have only been to 1 event so far."
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  • S H.
    "This area is located near the airport. Public transit is available as well as plenty of shopping and dining places."
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  • Beatrice M.
    "The parks, things to do, and being able to walk to places make this place unique."
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  • Carolyn O.
    "It has some historical places and also some more nice places to go."
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  • Carolyn O.
    "Keep a good look out on your pets. Keep them tame at all times."
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  • S H.
    "There are numerous children within the area, so I would advise dog owners to be responsible dog owners to prevent any dog attacks."
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  • Beatrice M.
    "There is a lot of traffic, but you can always walk your dog to the dog park. It's very nice."
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  • Beatrice M.
    "MARTA bus and train, they both run about every 15 minutes or less. You don't have too far to walk to a bus stop."
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  • Carolyn O.
    "Buses and train run in that area. They also have bikes to ride too."
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  • S H.
    "It is pretty easy getting to and from, even when there is heavy traffic, it isn't congested."
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  • Carolyn O.
    "Be wise about what school you want your child to attend."
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  • Beatrice M.
    "Keep an eye out for your children. The parks are awesome, and you can take them to the zoo."
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  • S H.
    "The schools within this area are not the best."
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  • Jackie S.
    "Proximity to the airport and also the proximity to Downtown Atlanta."
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  • Jackie S.
    "If you work locally, the commute is great. If you work downtown, it is the typical congested commute."
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  • Envcarmellopro
    "A quiet place that not many people know of. A little hideaway indeed. I'm going to hate to leave this beautiful spot, but I know there's better in store for me! "
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