At a Glance
Median Income
$101,593
$80,857 per capita
Home Value
$583,900
Zillow: $692,396
Median Rent
$1,789/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
7.3% smoking rate
How Sandy Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sandy Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sandy Springs 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
Sandy Springs residents earn a median household income of $101,593 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,857. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% 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 Sandy Springs is $583,900 , 107% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $692,396. Median rent is $1,789/month, with 27.3% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Sandy Springs reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,479/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.
Education
69.9% of adults in Sandy Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Springs has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population107,198
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,843/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,593
Per Capita$80,857
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$243,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,939
Housing
B
Home Value$583,900
Rent$1,789
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$692,396
Housing Units54,827
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,479/100K
Murder1.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary199/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,075/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation1,109 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries32
Did You Know?
Sandy Springs was founded in 2005.
The median home in Sandy Springs was built in 1987.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.529 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
There are 3,816 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 145 fatal vehicle crashes.