Avondale Estates, Georgia facts for kids
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Avondale Estates, Georgia
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Tudor Revival architecture strip mall
120 Avondale Road, Avondale Estates |
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Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
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 Avondale Estates, Georgia
Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| County | DeKalb | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.20 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.17 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,567 | |
| • Density | 2,916.60/sq mi (1,126.11/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30002
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| Area code(s) | 404 | |
| FIPS code | 13-04644 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331075 | |
Avondale Estates is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan area. In 2020, about 3,567 people lived there. The city is known for its unique Tudor Revival architecture style.
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History of Avondale Estates
In the 1890s, the area was known as Ingleside. People bought land there.
Avondale Estates was started in 1924 by George Francis Willis. He was a very successful businessman. Willis bought all of Ingleside to build a special planned community. He named the city after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. This is where the famous writer Shakespeare was born.
The buildings downtown were designed in a Tudor style. This was done to make the city look like an English village. Many houses in the city also have this style. Avondale Estates officially became a city in 1927.
Geography of Avondale Estates
Avondale Estates sits on top of granite rock. The soil in the area is rich in clay. You can see some of this granite rock near the shore of Lake Avondale.
The city covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.88%, is water.
People of Avondale Estates
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 535 | — | |
| 1940 | 569 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,070 | 88.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,646 | 53.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,735 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,313 | −24.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,209 | 68.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,609 | 18.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,960 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,567 | 20.5% | |
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In 2020, there were 3,567 people living in Avondale Estates. There were 1,422 households and 865 families. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,781 | 77.96% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 339 | 9.5% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 101 | 2.83% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 198 | 5.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 | 4.01% |
Arts and Culture in Avondale Estates
The downtown area of Avondale Estates has many Tudor-style buildings. This area is called the commercial district. You can find different shops and restaurants there. Some food options include pizza, southern comfort food, and Chicago-style hot dogs.
The very first Waffle House restaurant opened in Avondale Estates. It opened on Labor Day weekend in 1955. This original Waffle House has now been turned into a museum. There is another Waffle House nearby that is still open. The "Avondale Salad" on some Waffle House menus is named after the city.
There is also an area called the Rail Arts District. Here you can find art galleries and studios. Little Tree Art Studios is a large building on Franklin Street. It has many artist studios and a place for music practice.
The movie Instant Family (2018) was filmed in Avondale Estates. It starred Mark Wahlberg.
Education in Avondale Estates
The DeKalb County School System serves students in Avondale Estates.
Avondale Elementary School is located within the city. Students then go to Druid Hills Middle School. After that, they attend Druid Hills High School.
Avondale Middle School and Avondale High School used to be near the city. They closed in May 2011. Students from those schools moved to other nearby schools. The old campus is now used by the magnet school DeKalb School of the Arts.
In 2008, parents in Avondale Estates started a group. They wanted to create a special charter school. This school would meet high standards and reflect community values. The school, called Museum School of Avondale Estates, opened in 2010. Students are chosen for this school through a lottery system.
See also
In Spanish: Avondale Estates para niños
