Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA

Living in the Atlanta Metro Area

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 27
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 42
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 39
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Schools 33
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Residents

5.9M Population +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

$68k Median 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

$217k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$949 Median 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

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The Ron Clark Academy
2 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA

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Spelman College
4 miles, N
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Morehouse College
4 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA

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Airports

Airports near Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta Metro Area, GA

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Columbus Airport
87 miles, S
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Lovell Field
103 miles, NW