Lead Paint Risk in Atlanta, GA

44.2%Pre-1978 Housing

114,513Pre-1978 Units

259,122Total Housing Units

ElevatedRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for Atlanta. It does not prove whether a specific home contains lead paint. If a home was built before 1978, certified lead inspection/testing is the reliable next step before renovation or when young children may be exposed.

How Atlanta Compares

Atlanta

44.2%!<(MISSING)/span>

Georgia

32.3%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Atlanta Residents

Atlanta has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (44.2%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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