Living in Atlanta, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Atlanta · Census data 2020–2024
Atlanta has 505,268 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $85,652 (11% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $439,600, the median rent is $1,711/month.
Atlanta at a glance
- Population
- 505,268
- Median age
- 34.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $85,652State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $439,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,711/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Atlanta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Atlanta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Atlanta the median home value is $439,600, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,711 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,423 a month in housing costs.
Atlanta median household income
The median household income in Atlanta is $85,652 and the income per person is $65,718. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Atlanta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265,899
- Owner-occupied
- 46.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.6%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.00
Atlanta demographics
- Population
- 505,268
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 236,468
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Atlanta ›
Education in Atlanta
59.2% of adults 25 and older in Atlanta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 26% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Atlanta
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 29.7%
- Drive alone
- 52.9%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Atlanta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 505,268 | $85,652 | $439,600 | $1,711 |
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
| North Druid Hills | 17,997 | $102,742 | $515,900 | $1,874 |
| East Point | 38,335 | $68,598 | $281,600 | $1,364 |
| Hapeville | 6,630 | $95,714 | $312,100 | $1,640 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Vinings | 14,390 | $94,982 | $604,600 | $1,839 |
| Gresham Park | 6,935 | $71,042 | $297,800 | $1,542 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
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Atlanta ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Atlanta: FAQ
What is the median household income in Atlanta, GA?
The median household income in Atlanta is $85,652, 11% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Atlanta?
The median home value in Atlanta is $439,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Atlanta?
The median gross rent in Atlanta is $1,711 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Atlanta, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Atlanta?
The median age in Atlanta is 34.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Atlanta?
The average commute to work in Atlanta is 27 minutes; 29.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Atlanta?
The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Atlanta?
59.2% of adults in Atlanta have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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