Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA
Living in the Atlanta Metro Area
Bikeability33
Walkability27
Commute25
Public Transit42
Affordability55
Public Safety58
Airports75
Hospitals27
Colleges39
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9MPopulation+737k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black34%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate24%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$217kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$949Median Monthly Rent+$202 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Atlanta Metro Area
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in the Atlanta Metro Area
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Atlanta Metro Area
Inland Flooding36
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA
Healing Waters Christian Academy
1 miles, W
The Ron Clark Academy
2 miles, NE
Atlanta Youth Academy
2 miles, E
Tamu S Kanyama Prep Academy
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA
Spelman College
4 miles, N
Morehouse College
4 miles, N
Clark Atlanta University
4 miles, N
Beulah Heights University
4 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA
Grady Memorial Hospital
4 miles, N
Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
5 miles, N
Emory University Hospital Midtown
5 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA
Columbus Airport
87 miles, S
Lovell Field
103 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
136 miles, W