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Porterdale
  • Suburb of Atlanta, GA
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Suburb
Atlanta

Porterdale

    C
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      C+
    Porterdale is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 1,894. Porterdale is in Newton County. Living in Porterdale offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Porterdale and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Porterdale...
    Population
    1,894
    Suburb of
    Atlanta
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $87,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $939
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      65%
    • Own
      35%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      66.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      265.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      464.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      464.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      332
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      5%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      36%
      11%
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    Working in Porterdale

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $26,481
    National
    $69,021
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