Scottdale is a suburb of Atlanta with a population of 11,568. Scottdale is in DeKalb County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Scottdale offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Scottdale there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Scottdale and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Scottdale are above average.