Livability Score

55
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Bread & Butter Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Five O'clock Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
21 Package Store
Alcohol
Captain D's
Fast Food
Donut King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Scoops
Sweets
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Depot Sports Bar and Grill
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
bells grocery
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Food Depot
Grocery Store
Family Health Food Center
Health Food
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
Henderson's Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Square Park
Park
Baker Field Park
Park
Springs Park
Park
Floyd Street Historic District
Park
Oxford Historic District
Park
George Street Park
Park
Chimney Park
Park
Shops (0) F
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Cato
Clothing
Roses
Discount Store
Covington Gallery
Mall
Trendy Nails Salon
Beauty
Estelle's Vesture LLC
Clothing
Glaze & Company Salon
Hairdresser
Aaron's
Furniture
Modern Nails
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Covington Crossings
Mall
Boost Mobile
Electronics
PC AfterDark Computers
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Tan & Glow
Beauty
Dee's Braids & Gallery
Hairdresser
Bei Capelli
Hairdresser
Rush Tees & Signs
Clothing
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Southern Roots Outfitter
Clothing
Skindigo Wellness
Beauty
The Little Store
Convenience Store
Fletcher's
Fashion
Your Sister's Closet
Clothing
Maddie Mae
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Porterdale.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Porterdale is 86/100 - which is 8% lower than Georgia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C+
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crime A

Porterdale crime rates are 1,067 per 100k, which is 48% lower than Georgia
Property Crime
877 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
190 crimes per 100k A-
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employment F

The median income in Porterdale is $22,625 - which is 56% lower than Georgia.
Med. Household Income
$22,625 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Willing Helpers Medical
Clinic
Atlanta Plus Urgent Care
Clinic
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Creative Dentistry of Covington
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Emory Police Oxford College
Police
Piedmont Newton Hospital
Hospital
Piedmont Physicians at Newton Drive
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B

Porterdale home prices are $78,900 - which is 48% lower than Georgia
Home Price
$78,900 F
Home Appreciation Rate
2% B-
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools F

The Porterdale graduation rate is 62% - which is 23% lower than Georgia
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
62% F
Elementary Schools (0) F
Newton College And Career Academy
Porterdale Elementary School
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Live Oak Elementary
Indian Creek Middle School
South Salem Elementary School
Liberty Middle School
Cousins Middle School
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
Clements Middle School
Fairview Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Newton High School
Eastside High School
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Porterdale Area Facts

  • Porterdale has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Porterdale crime rates are 48% lower than the Georgia average
  • Cost of living in Porterdale is 8% lower than the Georgia average

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Porterdale is Atlanta’s growing suburb 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Nov 30, 2024) Porterdale is safe and I enjoy the rail to trail hiking here by the yellow river. Homes are in the historic district so it’s going to stay nice here for years to come. Police are community minded, you can walk the whole city on the sidewalks, eat at a local restaurant/bar. 35 m ...Read More inutes to Decatur/Atlanta. Can’t beat the value for money. Read Less
Porterdale Ga is gentrifying 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2024) Porterdale Ga is gentrify slowly. There are 3 old mills in Porterdale and 1 of them is now a loft with river views. I live in a 1900s cottage and I love this small town! I always feel safe here in Porterdale. New eating places have opened up recently. I can’t wait till the new ...Read More grocery store opens in Porterdale, then I can walk and shop. All in all Porterdale is best for adults of all ages and it’s affordable for families with kids too. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Porterdale? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Square Park
      Baker Field Park
      Springs Park
      Floyd Street Historic District
      Oxford Historic District
      George Street Park
      Chimney Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Five O'clock Sports Bar & Grill
      Arby's
      Zaxby's
      21 Package Store
      Captain D's
      Donut King
      Taco Bell
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Porterdale? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in Porterdale.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Porterdale? The cost of living in Porterdale is 86/100 - which is 8% lower than Georgia.
      Porterdale
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      Georgia
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Porterdale? Porterdale crime rates are 1,067, which are 48% lower than Georgia
      Total Crime
      1,067 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 94

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Porterdale? The median income in Porterdale is $22,625 which is 56% lower than Georgia.
      Median household income
      $22,62559% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $14,48351% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Porterdale a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Porterdale home prices? Porterdale home prices are $78,900 - which is 48% lower than Georgia
      Median home value
      $78,90057% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8698% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Porterdale have good schools? The Porterdale graduation rate is 62% - which is 23% lower than Georgia
      High school grad. rates
      62%

      25% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Porterdale a good place to live? Porterdale has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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