If you are looking to settle down in a fun, trendy neighborhood of Atlanta, Virginia-Highland may be the place for you! With a large number of locally owned and operating shops and restaurants in the area, this is a great place to reside in Atlanta. Originally, Virginia-Highland was founded as a street car suburb, but over time rose in prominence and was recently named Best Overall Neighborhood by both Creative Loafing and Atlanta magazines.
Most homes in Virginia-Highland are either historical homes or newer homes designed to resemble vintage styles. This aesthetic gives the overall urban neighborhood a quaint, eclectic vibe and draws residents in their twenties and thirties mostly. Homes range in price from the low $400,000's to the mid $1,400,000's. The actual area of the community is only .95 square miles, with a population density of 8,200 people per square mile
If you are looking for things to do in Virginia-Highland, you won't be struggling for long. Not only are the restaurants and shops fantastic, there are also festivals and events year-round, like the Virginia-Highland Summerfest, Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes, and the Taste of the Highlands. In addition, there are recreational parks in VaHi, such as Atlanta's Piedmont Park, the Beltline, John Howell Memorial Park, Orme Park, New Highland Park, and the Maiden Trail.
At time of post, public schools assigned to Virginia-Highland are:
