At a Glance
Median Income
$68,393
$25,313 per capita
Home Value
$261,600
Zillow: $278,210
Median Rent
$938/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
61.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.4% 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 $68,393 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,313. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,568 business establishments, including 432 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $261,600 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,210. Median rent is $938/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
20.7% of adults in Sandy Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
61.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sandy Springs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population955
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,393
Per Capita$25,313
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$10,558M
Avg Weekly Wage$995
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,600
Rent$938
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$278,210
Housing Units362
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+61.8%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute16 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Sandy Springs was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
39.0% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 432 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.