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West Highlands

Atlanta · Go, stay aware

#amtrak #train 20 through Howell Tower Jct. in 2002 — TrainFramePhoto (Flickr, CC BY 2.0)

66out of 100

Go, stay aware

Overall safety score

“Go with care. West Highlands is a peaceful, master-planned residential enclave that is generally safe for visitors exploring nearby Westside Park, though normal situational awareness is necessary. While the internal streets are quiet and well-kept, surrounding Northwest Atlanta corridors experience higher rates of property crime and occasional violent incidents.”
— Gogo, on West Highlands

Walk score

34/100

Bike score

48/100

Recent local news: City and private investments around the Proctor Creek Greenway and Westside Park continue to improve infrastructure, while local police focus on reducing vehicle break-ins along park access points.

About the area

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West Highlands is a modern, mixed-income planned subdivision in Northwest Atlanta built on the former Perry Homes site. Characterized by Craftsman-style homes, community pocket parks, and direct access to Westside Park and the Proctor Creek Greenway, it offers a suburban residential atmosphere within city limits.

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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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