Atlanta, GA

Living in Atlanta

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Bikeability 75
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Walkability 73
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 49
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Schools 21
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Residents

489k Population +75k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
52% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
42% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black50%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate19%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household42%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$290k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$964 Median Monthly Rent +$236 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached39%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Atlanta

United States45
Georgia43
Atlanta Metro Area43
Fulton County67

Property Crime in Atlanta

United States48
Georgia59
Atlanta Metro Area62
Fulton County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (67%)(30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 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 Atlanta

Inland Flooding47
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Atlanta, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Atlanta, GA

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The Howard School
2 miles, N
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The Howard School
2 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Atlanta, GA

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Morehouse College
1 miles, S
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Spelman College
1 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Atlanta, GA

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Piedmont Hospital
4 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Atlanta, GA

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Columbus Airport
91 miles, S
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Lovell Field
99 miles, NW