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Historic downtown Atlanta neighborhood key to the Civil Rights movement
The life story of legendary Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. can be traced along the streets of Sweet Auburn. Dr. King was born, started his pastoral career and is buried in the historic downtown Atlanta neighborhood that played a vital role in the Civil Rights movement in the city and the entire country.
While Dr. King may have been the neighborhood’s most famous resident, the community was the site of many black businesses during the height of the Jim Crow laws and segregation in Atlanta. It was home to the first successful African American daily newspaper, the “Atlanta Daily World,” Atlanta Life Insurance, and the Butler Street YMCA, known as Black City Hall. The neighborhood was home to multiple places of worship, including Prince Hall Masonic Temple, Wheat Street Baptist Church, Big Bethel A.M.E. Church and Ebenezer Baptist Church. “The neighborhood had an impact not only on Atlanta but on the world because of its Civil Rights history,” says Renee Giles, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties.
A family walks around the historic spots from MLK Jr.'s past, like his Ebenezer Church.
A View down Edgewood Ave in Sweet Auburn
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Historic bungalows among new townhouses and condos
There is a small section of Sweet Auburn where a few remaining Craftsman-style bungalows date back to the 1920s. More recently, the original home inventory has been torn down and replaced with brick townhouses and condo towers. Prices for an attached property range from around $290,000 to $550,000, while a single-family property will sell for around $390,000 and increase. “The market in Sweet Auburn is moving slow, but aside from anything north of Midtown, that is a theme in the housing market since rates went up,” says Celine Higgins Evans, a broker with Simply List, who was born and raised in Atlanta.
Though new housing options are appearing in Sweet Auburn, you can find historic brick cottages.
Row Homes along Auburn Ave in Sweet Auburn, located in the historic MLK Jr. area.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
The 35-acre Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is at the center of the neighborhood. The park includes the 1895 Queen-Anne-style home King was born in on Auburn Avenue, closed until 2025 for renovations, Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he started as a pastor and his final resting place. Tourists from around the world visit the area, and they can take tours of Freedom Hall, take part in events or take a moment in The Coretta Scott King Peace and Meditation Garden. Adjacent to the park is the King Center, a non-profit facility that pays tribute to Dr. King with photos, artifacts, and events. It also celebrates the lives of Gandhi and Rosa Parks.
People learn about MLK Jr. inside the King Center Museum in Sweet Auburn.
The King Center is a central pillar of the Sweet Auburn community.
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Getting outside at Butler Park
Spanning just 3.5 acres, Butler Park is named after community activist Selena S. Butler, a founding member of the Parent-Teacher Association. The city park features a playground, hard-surfaced tennis courts and gathering areas. Across the street from the park is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation and Aquatic Center. Opened in 2017 and operated by the city, the facility has a fitness center and indoor track and is home to Atlanta’s first zero-entry indoor pool.
Selena S Butler Park is located in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood.
Selena S Butler Park has a playground for kids.
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The longstanding Municipal Market
The Municipal Market, more affectionally known as The Curb Market to locals, has been in its current building since 1924. The open-air market is home to 30 local businesses and features fresh produce, butchers, seafood and a bakery. “Atlanta needs more things like the market that offers fresh produce and is one of the biggest draws to the neighborhood,” Higgins Evans says. Not only is there shopping, but the market features 10 restaurants, including MattChews, an Asian fusion spot, and Metro Deli, which has been a market staple since 2004 and serves soul food. Edgewood Avenue is decorated with colorful murals on numerous restaurants, including Fin & Feathers, with a vast menu and a vibrant atmosphere.
The Sweet Auburn Curb Market features several eateries inside it's spacious walls.
Shopping for meats, produce, and craft foods can be done at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market.
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Notable events in Sweet Auburn
For nearly 40 years, the Sweet Auburn Music Festival has been an annual celebration of the neighborhood. The free, three-day event features national touring R&B and Gospel musical groups, an international food court and local vendors. The neighborhood has multiple events, including significant events through the King Center, such as Be Loved Day in July. The event encourages people to register to vote, act against climate change, help learn more about renewable energy and stop gun violence.
Caricature drawings are popular during the Sweet Auburn Springfest.
The Sweet Auburn Music Fest takes place just a few miles from Downtown Atlanta.
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Journey through Atlanta Public Schools
Sweet Auburn is part of Atlanta Public Schools, which scores a B on Niche and has more than 50,000 students. Children attend Hope-Hill Elementary, which scores a C, and advance to A-minus-rated Howard Middle and Midtown High School. The high school scores an A, and the signature program at the school is STEAM, which focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
Midtown High School serves all the central neighborhoods of Atlanta.
Entrance at David T. Howard Middle School in Atlanta.
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Riding the MARTA
Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) operates light rail and bus lines in Sweet Auburn and throughout the city. The King Memorial Station offers the MARTA Blue and Green Light Rail Line, while bus service is available throughout Sweet Auburn. Exclusive to the downtown area is MARTA's Atlanta Streetcar, which is a 3-mile loop that has stops on Edgewood and Auburn Avenue. The community is bordered to the west by Interstate 85, one of the three cross-country interstates that service Atlanta. The neighborhood is less than a mile from the Grady Memorial Hospital, the 10th-largest hospital in the country, and a Level I trauma center.
Catch the MARTA train at King Memorial Station for your travels around Atlanta.
The King Memorial MARTA station is available to those in the area for commutes across Atlanta.
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Parks in this Area
Freedom Barkway
Dog Park
Rawson-Washington Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
John Calhoun Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Amphitheater
Selena S Butler Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Homage to King Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
15 min drive
Subway
King Memorial
Bus
Auburn Ave & William H Borders Sr Dr
Bus
Decatur St SE & Bell St SE
Bus
Boulevard NE & Irwin St NE
Bus
Boulevard SE & Chamberlain St SE
Bus
Jackson St SE & Chamberlain St SE
Bus
Boulevard NE & Old Wheat St NE
Bus
Auburn Pointe Dr & Veranda Cir
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sweet Auburn
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sweet Auburn, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $378,833, down 11% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,327
Median Age
28
Population Density
22 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,136
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,160
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.9%
College Graduates
42.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
% Population in Labor Force
46.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
50''
Average Winter Low Temperature
36°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
76/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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