At a Glance
Median Income
$56,250
$24,382 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $130,829
Median Rent
$910/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
19.3% 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+
3.5 / 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 $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,382. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 782 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Atlanta is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,829. Median rent is $910/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
10.3% of adults in Atlanta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Atlanta has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$24,382
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$1,697M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$910
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$130,829
Housing Units84
Rent Burden15.0%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation1,425 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute38 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Atlanta was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.