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Neighbors chat and watch birds beneath the magnolias in Medlock Park
Decatur’s Medlock Park is the type of neighborhood where people check in on their older neighbors and gather near the creek for a chat during evening walks. The neighborhood association also works to cater to the needs of residents. Years ago, when the area had a lot of older residents, the neighborhood focused on senior involvement, hosting daytime activities for older neighbors. These days, as families with young children fill the neighborhood, the focus has turned to events like the annual Easter egg hunt.
The neighborhood, with its winding creek and wide magnolia trees, is also home to all types of birds. Kathryn Firago, a longtime resident and co-president of the neighborhood association, remembers two owlets living in a tree right across from her house recently. “I’ve never seen so much interest in two little baby birds in my life and it was so much fun,” she says. Neighbors would gather outside her house to watch them. “It was just fun to talk to them and get excited when the little birds fledged.”
You'll find larger homes in Medlock Park on lots shaded by magnolia trees.
Residents in Medlock Park often enjoy the wide streets and green spaces the neighborhood has to offer.
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Ranch-style homes with wooded yards
There are about 1,300 homes in Medlock Park, most of them single-family homes built in the 1950s and averaging 1,500 square feet. Ranch-style homes with wooded yards are abundant. Prices range from about $450,000 to $500,000. Larger homes in the neighborhood can sell for upwards of $600,000. Some condos are available east of Medlock Road, ranging from about $250,000 to $300,000. Demand for homes in Medlock Park is high, with homes selling after an average of just 16 days on the market, compared to the national average of 45 days. The neighborhood has no homeowner’s association or related fees or rules.
Many homes in Medlock Park were built in the 1950s.
Ranch style homes are the dominant home type in Medlock Park.
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Served by Dekalb County schools
Medlock Park is served by the DeKalb County School District. Children attend Fernbank Elementary, which has a B-plus on Niche, then head to the B-rated Druid Hills Middle School. Druid Hills High School has an A-minus. The district is currently considering renovation options for the high school to update the aging building and increase its capacity. International Community School, located in the neighborhood, is a charter school geared toward serving refugee and immigrant children, along with other K-5 students. Students at the school represent more than 60 nationalities and speak more than 30 languages.
Druid Hills Middle School is a public school in the Dekalb County Schools system.
The International Community School is a charter elementary school.
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Plenty of trails and a playground at area parks
The neighborhood’s namesake, Medlock Park, has a playground, baseball fields and a community pool. The adjacent Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve has plenty of trails and is ideal for birdwatching. Part of Peachtree Creek flows through the neighborhood, and the walking and biking trail along the creek is part of a greater network of interconnecting paths that connect much of the Greater Atlanta area.
The South Peachtree Creek trail at Medlock Park in North Decatur, is ideal dog walking spot.
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve offers residents paved and marked trails to enjoy.
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Encircled by retail and dining options
Medlock Park is surrounded by shopping and dining areas. Most residents get their groceries at the nearby Publix at the corner of Clairmont Avenue and North Decatur Road. Kroger on North Decatur Road is also a popular option. Melton’s is a longtime community staple, offering pub food and a large beer selection. The barbecue restaurant Community Q is also a local favorite. Toco Hills is a large retail center in the area, with restaurants, gyms, hair studios and other specialty stores.
Medlock Park residents can find a large Publix in the Toco Hills shopping center.
The nearby Toco Hills Shopping Center features a variety of restaurants including Chopt.
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Medlock Park is close to Emory University and the CDC
Though the residential area of the neighborhood is walkable, most people get around by car. The neighborhood is 2 miles north of downtown Decatur and 2 miles east of Emory University. It is also 3 miles from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters. Downtown Atlanta is 8 miles southwest.
Many residents work at the Center of Disease and Control which has a public museum.
Emory University Hospital is conveniently located nearby.
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A popular Halloween tradition
The Medlock Area Neighborhood Association hosts multiple annual events for the community, including a pool party in August. But none is more popular than their Halloween event, held a few days before the holiday. “We are becoming somewhat famous for our Haunted Trail,” Firago says. The event has been held for about a decade at the Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve and last year drew close to 1,000 participants. Residents volunteer to decorate the preserve and man stations featuring mad scientists, witches and zombies. The early section of the trail is tame enough for young children while other “more gory” areas are fun for older visitors. The event draws participants from even outside the community and all proceeds benefit the nature preserve.
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Parks in this Area
Medlock Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve
Bike Trails
Lake
Trails
Transit
Airport
Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International
31 min drive
Bus
N Decatur Rd & N Superior Ave
Bus
N Decatur Rd & Church St
Bus
N Druid Hills Rd & Hills Dr
Bus
N Decatur Rd & Suzanne Dr
Bus
N Decatur Rd & Sunstede Dr
Bus
N Decatur Rd & Wendan Dr
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N Druid Hills Rd & N Crossing Way
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Medlock Park
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Medlock Park, North Decatur sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Medlock Park, North Decatur over the last 12 months is $508,994, up 10% 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
5,854
Median Age
39
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,684
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,944
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
81.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
36.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
33°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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