urban neighborhoods in Atlanta (East Point, Decatur: crime, homes, to buy)

[miamiheat305]

I am cross posting similar posts in various cities I'd like to look into moving to. I am a soon to be graduating student from Miami. I'm looking to move out of here to a new place. As I'd like to stay south, Atlanta is one of the top places I'd like to check out. I'm 22, basically like good live music, bars/pubs, and a good restaurant scene. I'm not the clubbing type. Are there places in Atlanta to live where I would not have to drive that much? I have a car but I'd be more interested in living in a neighborhood where it is a little more pedestrian friendly ,or at the very least I don't need to get on an expressway for 20 minutes just to get somewhere. As for jobs and rent, i'm a liberal arts grad so I wouldn't really be relegated to a specific industry...rentwise, I'm looking to get roommates because I figure it'd be an easy way to meet new friends, so I woulnd't want to spend too much on one room or anything

[atlantagreg30127]

Does it have to be a large city, or would you be happy with a thriving music/restaurant scene and funky vibe?

Consider Austin, TX. See: Music of Austin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[AnitaHale]

There are several places in Atlanta you can be in walking distance to shops,pubs,dining and etc--Virginia Highland, Edgewood,Midtown... only two places in south fulton I would recommend--East Point and Camp Creek.

Anita
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[LovinDecatur]

Little Five Points
East Atlanta Village
Midtown
Virginia Highland

[atlanta hope]

East Atlanta Village is fun -- but if you do move here, be careful about locking up your car and your house. Never leave anything in your car that's visible. We've been having a bad crime wave for the last year or so. There's a few sites that keeps up with what's going on in the hood so you can see before you move. Here's one: EAV Buzz - Index

[plessthanpointohfive]

For somelike you - EAV or L5P....that's East Atlanta Village or Little 5 Points.

[miamiheat305]

are these places within reasonable distance of Georgia State? I am considering going to grad school eventually and that would be the schoold I'd look to get into. I have heard of Inman Park, is that in the same league of these neighborhoods? Thanks for all the help, I'm excited to visit soon.

[plessthanpointohfive]

Decatur, East Lake, and Little 5 Points (neighborhoods associated are Lake Claire, Candler Park, Inman Park) are all on the east-west MARTA line. Goes DIRECTLY to GA State. Students take it all the time.

Inman Park is a grander version of Candler Park/Lake Claire. It's full of old Victorians, etc. It's a very beautiful neighborhood. Candler Park/Lake Claire are more eclectic, with Craftsman homes, though there are some Victorians and other styles mixed in. Both neighborhoods have a nice, walkable, urban feel. You'd be happy with either.

[George Chong]

Originally Posted by miamiheat305

are these places within reasonable distance of Georgia State? I am considering going to grad school eventually and that would be the schoold I'd look to get into. I have heard of Inman Park, is that in the same league of these neighborhoods? Thanks for all the help, I'm excited to visit soon.

I love me some Inman Park - but of course I am biased as I live in the neighborhood.

Check out the neighborhood website at Inman Park.

Taking MARTA to Georgia State is a snap. MARTA also has a discount for students and faculty. MARTA - Exploring Atlanta - Colleges

The Inman Park MARTA Station is E3 (East line - stop #3) and Georgia State is E1 so its only 2 stops and no change of trains. Inman Park is also a park and ride station so you could park your car and jump on the subway.

[plessthanpointohfive]

Scooters are very popular in the city now, especially for students. You usually don't have to pay for a parking tag and they are CHEAP on gas...and not that expensive to buy, $1500.

The Candler Park station is E4. East Lake is E5.