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populated with families as some of their neighboring suburban areas. Because of their access to the MARTA stations, these locations are seen as viable, affordable options for Atlanta commuters. Today, the median age for both Chamblee and Doraville is 30.
In 2000, the housing vacancy rate was less than 4 percent in both Chamblee and Doraville, a remarkably low number. Today, after the immense construction of the previous decade, that rate is 11 percent and 8 percent, respectively. This is attributed locally to the downturn in the economy and the lack of any affordable housing built during the real estate bubble. Now that the bubble has burst, the vacancy rate is up, while the affordable housing stock cannot meet the needs of local residents.
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