How are homes heated in Avondale Estates, GA?

Name: Heating fuel in Avondale Estates, GA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Avondale Estates, used by 73.8% (±8.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

23.6% heat with electricity.

0.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 73.8% (±8.5 points)
Electricity: 23.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.0%

Heating fuel in Avondale Estates

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Avondale Estates	DeKalb County	Georgia	United States
Utility gas	73.8% (±8.5 points)	58.4%	37.4%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.1%	0.2%	3.9%
Electricity	23.6% (±8.3 points)	39.5%	57.0%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	0.2% (±0.6 points)	1.4%	4.2%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.0%	0.5%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	2.4% (±3.2 points)	0.1%	0.1%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±2.8 points)	0.5%	0.6%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Avondale Estates, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Georgia (0.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Avondale Estates, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in DeKalb County (39.5%).

It is also lower than in Georgia (57.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Avondale Estates

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Avondale Estates
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Avondale Estates	—	23.6% (±8.3 points)	—
Belvedere Park	1.4 mi	40.7% (±4.9 points)	Higher
Decatur	1.8 mi	48.0% (±3.9 points)	Higher
Scottdale	1.8 mi	46.8% (±6.2 points)	Higher
Candler-McAfee	3.0 mi	37.1% (±4.6 points)	Higher
North Decatur	3.0 mi	36.4% (±4.2 points)	Higher
Clarkston	3.4 mi	54.0% (±5.9 points)	Higher
Pine Lake	3.7 mi	29.8% (±10.3 points)	Not measurably different
Druid Hills	3.9 mi	41.1% (±6.0 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belvedere Park, GA (40.7%), Decatur, GA (48.0%), Scottdale, GA (46.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across DeKalb County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Scottdale	1.5% (±1.7 points)
2	Stone Mountain	0.7% (±1.3 points)
3	Panthersville	0.4% (±0.6 points)
4	Tucker	0.2% (±0.2 points)
5 (tie)	Candler-McAfee	0.1% (±0.2 points)
5 (tie)	North Decatur	0.1% (±0.2 points)
7 (tie)	Avondale Estates	0.0% (±2.8 points)
7 (tie)	Belvedere Park	0.0% (±0.8 points)
7 (tie)	Brookhaven	0.0% (±0.2 points)
7 (tie)	Chamblee	0.0% (±0.4 points)
7 (tie)	Clarkston	0.0% (±1.2 points)
7 (tie)	Decatur	0.0% (±0.5 points)
7 (tie)	Doraville	0.0% (±1.3 points)

Showing 13 of 21 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Avondale Estates

What is the most common way to heat a home in Avondale Estates?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Avondale Estates, used by 73.8% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Avondale Estates heat with oil?

0.0% (±2.8 points) of occupied homes in Avondale Estates use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Avondale Estates have electric heat?

23.6% (±8.3 points) of occupied homes in Avondale Estates heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avondale Estates city, Georgia

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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