Downtown
Downtown Atlanta sits at the center of the city’s next chapter, shaped by major redevelopment projects, transit access, and evolving residential demand.
Downtown Atlanta sits at the center of the city’s next chapter, shaped by major redevelopment projects, transit access, and evolving residential demand.
Downtown Atlanta is the city’s historic core and one of its most complex real estate markets. Home to government offices, major employers, universities, sports venues, and transit hubs, Downtown continues to play a central role in Atlanta’s economic and cultural identity.
While residential demand in Downtown has fluctuated over the years, recent redevelopment announcements and infrastructure investments are once again placing the area in focus. Projects like Forge Atlanta signal renewed interest in reimagining Downtown as a mixed-use, walkable district with expanded housing, hospitality, and public spaces.
Housing options in Downtown range from high-rise condos and historic conversions to newer residential developments tied to adaptive reuse projects. Proximity to MARTA, major highways, and neighboring districts such as Castleberry Hill and South Downtown remains a key draw.
Downtown’s real estate future will be shaped by how redevelopment projects integrate housing, public space, and community needs—making it one of Atlanta’s most closely watched urban markets.
16,114 people live in Downtown, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $47,746. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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There's plenty to do around Downtown, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Highland Yoga - Westside, Orangetheory Fitness Inman Park, and Kathlyn Hair.
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| Active | 3.81 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.9 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.91 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.13 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.88 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.93 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.66 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.21 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.08 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.35 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.38 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.38 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.91 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.51 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Downtown has 5,537 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 16,114 people call Downtown home. The population density is 19,630.022 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
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