Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
13%
Scottdale
Scottdale, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,076
Population
11,215
Renter Mix
62% Rent
Scottdale plays cool with industrial atmosphere and international farmers markets
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Scottdale is just 10 miles out from Downtown Atlanta, located between Decatur and Clarkston. Residents enjoy the affordability of the neighborhood, along with its convenient access to Stone Mountain Freeway and I-285. The Commercial District is focused around East Ponce de Leon Avenue. It’s here that residents can pick up fresh produce and baked goods at the farmers market and browse antique shops. Auto body shops and industrial warehouses are also found here.
History of Scottdale began in the early 1900s when it was established as a mill town. Today, increasing development and affordable living make Scottdale a great place to live. Parks and recreation in the area are plentiful and include Cedar Park, Hamilton Recreation Center & Park, and Needham Park. In and around Scottdale, you’ll discover grocery stores, international markets, and plenty of restaurants serving international cuisine.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,390
Average: $96,898
Education
4,426
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,312
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Scottdale has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
62%
Non-Renters
38%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scottdale, GA is $1,076 for one bedroom, $1,258 for two bedrooms, and $1,385 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scottdale has decreased by -7.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,076/month
933 Sq Ft
House
$2,522/month
1,516 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Scottdale, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
343 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
- Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
- Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
- Bradley Observatory
- South River Watershed Alliance
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.