At a Glance
Median Income
$81,798
$36,548 per capita
Home Value
$270,600
Zillow: $232,247
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
474/100K
1,930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.1% smoking rate
How South Fulton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Fulton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Fulton 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
South Fulton residents earn a median household income of $81,798 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,548. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Fulton is $270,600 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,247. Median rent is $1,607/month, with 30.9% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
South Fulton reports 474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,930/100K. The murder rate is 23.1/100K.
Education
38.9% of adults in South Fulton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Fulton has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population109,157
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,176/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,798
Per Capita$36,548
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,600
Rent$1,607
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$232,247
Housing Units42,292
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent474/100K
Property1,930/100K
Murder23.1/100K
Assault368/100K
Burglary219/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation889 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in South Fulton was built in 2002.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.