Avondale Estates is a small town of 3,507 in Georgia, with a median household income of $136,250
.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
Avondale Estates stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Avondale Estates is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Avondale Estates city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 100.9
Avondale Estates's overall cost of living index is 100.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Avondale Estates costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
Avondale Estates, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$492,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$136,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Avondale Estates's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents
— 83% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
694.6 /100k
Property Crime
3064.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Avondale Estates is served primarily by DeKalb County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Avondale Estates, GA
National Avg
School District
DeKalb County
—
Elementary Schools
82
—
Middle Schools
22
—
High Schools
23
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
76.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Avondale Estates sees average highs of 51.9°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Avondale Estates's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Avondale Estates roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $492,500 and median rent is $1,675/month.
Avondale Estates's violent crime rate is 694.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3064.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Avondale Estates are operated by DeKalb County.
The district has 82 elementary, 22 middle, and 23 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 76.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Avondale Estates, GA has a population of 3,507, a median household income of $136,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Avondale Estates averages 51.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Avondale Estates, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30002.
The population of Avondale Estates, Georgia is 3,507 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Avondale Estates: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $492,500, median household income $136,250, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Avondale Estates side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
