Economy in Atlanta, Georgia

The economy of Atlanta, Georgia is diverse with major employers such as Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola Co and Emory University having their headquarters within the city limits. Additionally, investment into IT and digital media have helped create jobs while tourism to nearby tourist attractions remains an important source of revenue for local businesses.

Atlanta has an unemployment rate of 5.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Atlanta has seen the job market increase by 2.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 46.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Atlanta
- The Sales Tax Rate for Atlanta is 8.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Atlanta is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Atlanta
- The average income of a Atlanta resident is $35,719 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Atlanta resident is $46,439 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.

INCOME BY POPULATION PERCENT

ECONOMY	Atlanta, Georgia	United States
	5.3%	6.0%
	-5.1%	-6.2%
	46.8%	33.5%
	8.9%	6.2%
	5.8%	4.6%
	$40,595	$31,177
	$51,701	$57,652
	$68,243	$70,850
POPULATION BY OCCUPATION
	0.1%	1.3%
	0.0%	0.6%
	2.9%	6.2%
	4.9%	10.4%
	2.7%	2.7%
	9.7%	11.6%
	4.9%	4.1%
	0.5%	0.9%
	3.8%	2.1%
	5.5%	4.7%
	2.8%	1.9%
	14.9%	6.7%
	0.1%	0.1%
	4.9%	4.3%
	12.0%	9.3%
	10.0%	13.8%
	2.6%	2.2%
	8.8%	7.4%
	4.6%	4.9%
	4.1%	4.8%

ECONOMY MAP

Unemployment Rate (US Avg: 6%)

Median HH Income (US Avg: $53k)

Recent Job Growth (US Avg: 1.59%)

Income Less Than $15k (US Avg: 12.55%)

Income Greater Than $200k (US Avg: 5.03%)

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Reviews for Atlanta 316 Reviews

It's really not that bad - 2/1/2023
I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't... Read More

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Growing American City with a Bright Future - 8/17/2022
I have spent my life between Chicago and Atlanta and in the end I chose the Atlanta metro area for affordability. People may complain about rising rent prices, but if... Read More

Bruce | Evanston, IL | Reply | 1 Reply

Atlanta is a no no - 11/6/2021
I've been in Atlanta my whole life!!! The traffic here is so bad, the people here are awful, more and more people are moving here, violence is everywhere, the rent... Read More

Shakira | Lithonia, GA | Reply | 2 Replies

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