MARKET SPOTLIGHT: DEKALB MARKET: DEMAND FOR HEALTHCARE

By Justin Carswell

Dekalb County is Georgia’s fourth largest county, home to world renowned educational institutions, and is the leading market for public health and life science. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the county has targeted the healthcare industry as one to help meet the community’s goals for growth and development. 

In 2018, Emory and Dekalb 

Medical merged to create Emory Decatur Hospital. The commercial real estate market surrounding the hospital is currently 90 percent occupied. In addition to the hospital system, the area offers other benefits that appeal to businesses including location, quality of life, and access to I-285 and MARTA. 

Emory is a tenant in one of McWhirter’s six medical buildings across the street from Emory Decatur Hospital. The buildings total 103,853 SF with only 3,937 SF vacant over three (3) separate suites, which speaks to the strength of this medical market. 

If you’re interested in exploring options for healthcare real estate in the Dekalb market, we’re interested in helping!