At a Glance
Median Income
$96,961
$38,254 per capita
Home Value
$283,700
Zillow: $363,668
Median Rent
$1,778/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
391/100K
965/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.9% smoking rate
How Powder Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Powder Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Powder Springs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Powder Springs residents earn a median household income of $96,961 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,254. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,427 business establishments, including 1,764 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Powder Springs is $283,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,668. Median rent is $1,778/month, with 34.5% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Powder Springs reports 391 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 965/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Powder Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Powder Springs 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 48.
Data Overview
People
Population17,414
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density2,188/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,961
Per Capita$38,254
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$81,869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,491
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,700
Rent$1,778
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$363,668
Housing Units6,199
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent391/100K
Property965/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation954 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Powder Springs was built in 1994.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,764 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 67 fatal vehicle crashes.