At a Glance
Median Income
$81,938
$64,063 per capita
Home Value
$420,600
Zillow: $381,948
Median Rent
$1,617/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
604/100K
3,548/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Atlanta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Atlanta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Atlanta a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Atlanta residents earn a median household income of $81,938 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,063. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 72,716 business establishments, including 3,816 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlanta is $420,600 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $381,948. Median rent is $1,617/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Atlanta reports 604 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,548/100K. The murder rate is 23.8/100K.
Education
58.4% of adults in Atlanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlanta has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population499,287
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density3,690/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,938
Per Capita$64,063
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$243,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,939
Housing
B+
Home Value$420,600
Rent$1,617
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$381,948
Housing Units255,220
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent604/100K
Property3,548/100K
Murder23.8/100K
Assault457/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+25.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations791
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Atlanta was founded in 1845.
The median home in Atlanta was built in 1985.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.529 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 3,816 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 145 fatal vehicle crashes.