Virginia Highland
Virginia Highland is a charming Intown Atlanta neighborhood known for its abundant Craftsman bungalows, year-round festivals and vibrant retail district.
Named for the intersection of Virginia Avenue and N. Highland Avenue, Virginia Highland took shape as a suburb of Atlanta in the 1880s with the development of the Nine Mile Trolley by The Atlanta Street Railway Company. By the 1890s, housing developments emerged, including Highland Park. The first housing boom lasted between 1909 and 1926, and commercial establishments appeared by the 1930s.
Virginia Highland experienced growth until the 1960s when development pushed into the suburbs. After 2000, its popularity reignited with new investments and interest in historic preservation.
Virginia Highland's housing options trend historic. N. Highland Avenue features the Colonnades, a group of garden apartments built in 1916. Another famous property is the Adair Estate, a five-acre enclave of 15 condos dating to 1910. Housing styles include Craftsman, English Vernacular Revival, Colonial Revival, English Cottage and American Foursquare. Single-family homes range from $900K to $2M, townhomes range from $800K to $1.2M, and condos and apartments start at around $330K. Learn more about the area's housing trends on Redfin.
Niche.com gives Virginia Highland high grades in retail, dining, nightlife, parks and recreation, family atmosphere and education. Nearby parks include Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Beltline, John Howell Memorial Park, Orme Park and North Highland Park.
Residents can stay involved with their community via the Virginia Highland Civic Association, which organizes year-round festivals and events.
9,404 people live in Virginia Highland, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $89,508. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Virginia Highland, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including StansellFit, Trained By Phil, and Fit + Fuel.
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Virginia Highland has 4,756 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Virginia Highland do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 9,404 people call Virginia Highland home. The population density is 14,960 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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