Atlanta, Georgia
City Overview
As of 2007, Atlanta's population is 486,411 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.79 percent.
The median home cost in Atlanta is $433,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.03 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Atlanta's cost of living is 12.21% Higher than the U.S. average.
Atlanta public schools spend $6,992 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 14 students per teacher in Atlanta.
The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 4.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Atlanta jobs have Increased by 2.82 percent.
People
The 2007 Atlanta, GA, population is 486,411. There are 3,694 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Atlanta, GA
The median age is 33.8. The US median is 37.6. 35.66% of people in Atlanta, GA, are married. 11.37% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.31 people. 9.09% of people are married, with children. 13.11% have children, but are single.
Race in Atlanta, GA
35.55% of people are white, 57.14% are black, 2.44% are asian, 0.23% are native american, and 4.04% claim 'Other'.
5.57% of the people in Atlanta, GA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 94.43% are non-hispanic).
Atlanta People SperlingViews
re: Atlanta is the Best - 1/5/2008: Atlanta is not oppressive with the gay issue from the many many times i've been there. its superbly wonderful considering memphis mentality. All the gay people seem to... (read more)re: Pros and Cons. Bottom line: lots to do, horrib: Atlanta does have a good job market but if you are a black woman like me, the mobility is not there. I use to go to school in Atlanta, majoring in Accounting. Didn't... (read more)re: Atlanta is the Best - 1/5/2008: I'm originally from New York City and I went to school in Atlanta for two years then transferred back to a New York university. I feel your passion for the city because... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
Economy
The unemployment rate in Atlanta, GA, is 4.60%, with job growth of 2.82%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.93%.
Atlanta, GA Taxes
Atlanta, GA,sales tax rate is 8.00%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Atlanta, GA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $31,040, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $42,300.
Atlanta Economy SperlingViews
BUSY: I recently moved here 3 mths. ago from Connecticut and it's been the worst since I moved here. I haven't been able to find work in the Medical field and I am forced to... (read more)traffic: traffic is horrible- i have a 1 and 1/2 hour... (read more)It's not that bad: Atlanta is growing at a fast rate. Everybody stays outside the city limit(surburbs). The best neighborhoods to live is Buckhead, Lenox if you can afford it, which... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 4.60% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.82% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.93% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $31,040 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $42,300 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 21.30% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 11.86% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.74% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 12.91% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 14.21% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.88% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 9.57% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.73% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 2.60% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 2.21% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 17.23% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 23.50% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.40% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.49% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.23% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.04% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 11.11% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Atlanta, GA, is $433,900. Home appreciation is -0.03% over the last year. The median age of Atlanta, GA, real estate is 41 years.
Atlanta, GA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 51.40% of the Atlanta, GA, population. 10.04% of houses and apartments in Atlanta, GA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Atlanta Housing SperlingViews
Atlanta: Hot and humid. Fair to growing economy. Housing outside the perimeter is half the price... consider the... (read more)It all depends...!: I've seen a lot of positive and negative comments about Atlanta. Thus far, I'm a fan of Atlanta, though I will say that it does have a corrupt city government and... (read more)NorthEAST vs SouthEAst: I am a an afro-American Married female with 2 children considering different parts of the country to live in. I have plenty of friends and family that have relocated to... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
| Median Home Age | 41 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $433,900 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -0.03% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 38.66% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 10.04% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 51.40% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $12.02 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.75% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.61% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 4.63% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 8.43% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 9.98% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.95% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.48% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 14.21% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 9.92% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 7.21% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 8.79% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 4.60% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 8.19% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.46% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.28% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 8.74% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 12.92% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 19.36% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 16.50% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 9.93% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 15.62% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 481 physicians per capita in Atlanta, GA. The US average is 170.
Atlanta, GA Health Index
Air quality in Atlanta, GA is 12 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Atlanta, GA is 47 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Atlanta Health SperlingViews
Atlanta has plenty of exersice options: One of the greatest things I love about atlanta is all of the choices for fitness. From top notch training in specific sports to general fitness everything seems easy to... (read more)re: Atlanta - Not for "Real" People - 6/9/2007: Memphis tn is 100 times what you jus described. the mentality you mentioned will run on different intensities in all southern cities. Atlanta is much better in memphis... (read more)re: Not for everyone - 8/7/2007: Atlanta is heaven compared to the southern city of memphis. we jus don't have traffic, and in memphis ... people go about 20 to 40 mph everywhere, and people are... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
Crime
Atlanta, GA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 9. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Atlanta, GA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Atlanta Crime SperlingViews
re: Common sense will keep you safe - 8/3/2007: some young students came to memphis and said," in atlanta we know what not to do and we will be safe, but here in memphis," its going to happen anyway ! " so... (read more)re: Horrible place to live - 12/16/2007: I use live in Atlanta and to be honest your making it more exciting and dramatic then it really is. Atlanta =... (read more)re: Common sense will keep you safe - 8/3/2007: I've travelled all over the US and my advice would be, try not to get out of your car after dark in any area regardless of your skin color. That's common... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
Climate
Atlanta, GA, gets 46 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 107.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Atlanta, GA. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 41. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 34 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Atlanta Climate SperlingViews
summertime: Great progressive city but the summer is long, hot and humid! Water shortage
has become a problem, to many people for the same amount of water that there has always... (read more)Atlanta Weather: It's a well kept secret, but the weather here is amazing. OK it's hot in the summer, but the fall and spring (event the winter) are temperate, mild,... (read more)Water Shortage: My sister lives in Atlanta, so I have started researching the water shortage. I came across a link for waterless toilets at:
http://www.envirolet.com/
Why are we... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
Educate
Atlanta, GA, schools spend $6,992 per student. There are 14 pupils per teacher, 534 students per librarian, and 396 children per counselor in Atlanta, GA schools.
Atlanta Education SperlingViews
InTown Atlanta for Families...: In response to the comment about intown Atlanta not being a place for families-- My wife and I are raising two children here and think it’s actually a great place for... (read more)Like most cities - not great for families: Atlanta is a great place to live if you are single and willing to have a roommate to pay for the extra expenses of enjoying city life. I don't recommend moving here... (read more)re: Atlanta - Not for "Real" People - 6/9/2007: Memphis tn is 100 times what you jus described. the mentality you mentioned will run on different intensities in all southern cities. Atlanta is much better in memphis... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Atlanta, GA, takes 30 minutes. 63% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 15% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Atlanta Transportation SperlingViews
traffic: traffic is horrible- i have a 1 and 1/2 hour... (read more)It's not that bad: Atlanta is growing at a fast rate. Everybody stays outside the city limit(surburbs). The best neighborhoods to live is Buckhead, Lenox if you can afford it, which... (read more)Traffic and drivers are a nightmare!: I can't beleive how bad people drive here- I didn't even see this kind of driving back in New Jersey! The freeways are constantly congested and people are in a rush.... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Atlanta, GA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Atlanta, GA is more expensive.
Overall, Atlanta, GA cost of living is 112.21.
Atlanta Cost of Living SperlingViews
Living in the Atlanta Metro Area: I was transferred by my company to the Atlanta Metro area 37 years ago. I have lived in Sandy Springs ( 1 Year), Marietta (20 Years), Woodstock (16 years). I came with... (read more)It's relatively reasonable: For a city its size Atlanta is very inexpensive to place to... (read more)Ambrosia : Atlanta is over rated. I spend two years and could not wait to get back out. It was the worst experience I ever had. The best thing in Atlanta is the homes. Cost of... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
Religion
58.72% of the people in Atlanta, GA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 8.84% are Catholic; 33.81% are Protestant; 0.35% are LDS; 4.89% are another Christian faith; 8.08% in Atlanta, GA are Jewish; 0.09% are an eastern faith; 2.67% affilite with Islam.
Atlanta Religion SperlingViews
re: Atlanta - Not for "Real" People - 6/9/2007: Memphis tn is 100 times what you jus described. the mentality you mentioned will run on different intensities in all southern cities. Atlanta is much better in memphis... (read more)re: Not for everyone - 8/7/2007: Atlanta is heaven compared to the southern city of memphis. we jus don't have traffic, and in memphis ... people go about 20 to 40 mph everywhere, and people are... (read more)It's really what you make it!: I lived in Atlanta for 4 years and I would have to say that I agree with most of the comments about Atlanta not being all it's cracked up to be. Personally it's what you... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
| Percent Religious | 58.72% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 8.84% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 33.81% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.35% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 11.04% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 2.30% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 6.31% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.05% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 9.24% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 3.86% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.89% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 8.08% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 2.67% | 0.54% |
Voting
59.28% of the people in Atlanta, GA are registered as Democrats. 39.94% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.77%.
Atlanta Voting SperlingViews
Think twice about Atlanta!: Corrupt municipalities, uncontrolled growth, violent crime, traffic, pollution, and a state body politic that needs Atlanta's votes and taxes but won't watchdog it.... (read more)re: Common sense will keep you safe - 8/3/2007: some young students came to memphis and said," in atlanta we know what not to do and we will be safe, but here in memphis," its going to happen anyway ! " so... (read more)re: Horrible place to live - 12/16/2007: I use live in Atlanta and to be honest your making it more exciting and dramatic then it really is. Atlanta =... (read more)Have an opinion about Atlanta? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Atlanta Click Here
