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West Cascade is a west Atlanta neighborhood on the rise
West Cascade is an Atlanta neighborhood on the rise. For most of its history, this community of around 1,600 was just 600 acres of unincorporated land in Fulton County. But after residents rallied for annexation in 2006, West Cascade became an officially recognized neighborhood with a new park, ponds and street marker. “We are a hidden gem,” says David Getachew-Smith, a local resident and chairperson of the neighborhood planning unit. "It's a thriving community for raising kids."
A variety of architectural styles in West Cascade houses
Residential properties are divided into three cul-de-sac clusters along Danforth Road, which serves as the main entry route into the neighborhood. Most brick and stucco houses are nearly 3,000 square feet with large lots and two-to-three stories. Colonial and contemporary houses range between $250,000 and $500,000, while most traditional houses range between $350,000 and $900,000. A few modern mansions on the northern edge are valued between $2 million and $2.5 million.
Private and charter school options
West Cascade’s school pipeline starts at Fickett Elementary, which is 4 miles south and earned a C on Niche. Bunche Middle has a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 and was also rated a C, while Therrell High is an International Baccalaureate World School and also earned a C on Niche. However, Getachew-Smith says most students in the area don’t go to the public schools, with families instead opting to send their child on the bus to Charles Drew Charter School, which is 15 miles away in East Atlanta and earned an A-minus on Niche. “Most either go to private and charter schools, or they’ll go to one of the Magnet schools in the Atlanta schools system,” he says.
West Cascade Park opened in 2024
While West Cascade’s neighborhood planning unit used to be the only one in the city without a park, that changed in 2024 when the 12-acre West Cascade Park held its grand opening, introducing the community to its first playground and walking trail. “It’s a very low-key park for people who like to take walks and enjoy nature,” Getachew-Smith says. “It’s not the type of park where you’re going to have big events and public sports." Nearby Melvin Drive Park has a ballfield, tennis courts, a playground and a dog park. Also close is the Southwest Arts Center on New Hope Road. Run by the City of South Fulton, the Center hosts stage performances and art classes.
Dining between Camp Creek Station and Cascade Crossing
Residents have two options for local shopping centers. Camp Creek Station is 4 miles west and has chains including Waffle House, Taco Bell and Zaxby’s. It also has a barbershop, a car wash and a local post office. Cascade Crossing is 2 miles east and has fine dining options such as the Blaze steakhouse and Baltimore Crab & Seafood. Gocha’s Breakfast Bar is a local brunch spot that serves breakfast pizza and plays live music on the weekends. There are also two grocery store options in Publix and Walmart.
Public transportation through the West End Station
Bus stops are located along Cascade Road to the north, with the Metropolitan Area Rapid Transit Authority transporting residents 10 miles east to the West End Station. The red and gold rail lines connect to the 24-hour Concentra Urgent Care and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is 9 miles south.
Environmental factors
West Cascade experiences low noise since Cascade Road sees little traffic. Flooding can occur around the creeks in West Cascade Park.
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Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
25 min drive
Bus
Cascade Rd SW & Cascade Knolls Dr SW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Midwest Cascade
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midwest Cascade, Atlanta sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Midwest Cascade, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $919,769, up 73% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,627
Median Age
48
Population under 18
21.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,327
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,886
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
55.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
11/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
31/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
