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East Lake

Atlanta · Go, stay aware

Photo — Harley_J (Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

76out of 100

Go, stay aware

Overall safety score

“Go. East Lake is an established, tree-lined residential neighborhood known for its historic golf heritage and community-led redevelopment. While visitors should stay mindful of opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins, violent crime rates are relatively low compared to broader urban Atlanta averages.”
— Gogo, on East Lake

Walk score

48/100

Bike score

56/100

Recent local news: East Lake Golf Club completed a major historic golf course restoration in 2024 ahead of the PGA Tour Championship, boosting local visitor traffic and infrastructure investment.

About the area

Historic / Tree-LinedFamily-FriendlyGolf HeritageQuiet Residential

East Lake is a predominantly residential east-side Atlanta community anchored by the historic East Lake Golf Club and charming Craftsman bungalows. It offers a tranquil, neighborhood-oriented vibe with strong community amenities, local parks, and easy access to neighboring dining hubs like Oakhurst and Kirkwood.

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Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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