Living in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sandy Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Sandy Springs has 107,087 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $104,340 (35% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $619,800, the median rent is $1,870/month.
Sandy Springs at a glance
- Population
- 107,087
- Median age
- 36.8State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $104,340State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $619,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,870/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sandy Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 104% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sandy Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sandy Springs the median home value is $619,800, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,870 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,814 a month in housing costs.
Sandy Springs median household income
The median household income in Sandy Springs is $104,340 and the income per person is $83,136. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Sandy Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 55,203
- Owner-occupied
- 50.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.8%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.06
Sandy Springs demographics
- Population
- 107,087
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 51,647
- Foreign-born
- 17.2%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sandy Springs ›
Education in Sandy Springs
69.2% of adults 25 and older in Sandy Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 29.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sandy Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Sandy Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 107,087 | $104,340 | $619,800 | $1,870 |
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $602,900 | $1,859 |
| Brookhaven | 57,855 | $117,663 | $692,700 | $1,882 |
| Chamblee | 30,895 | $84,452 | $432,800 | $1,859 |
| Doraville | 11,134 | $67,235 | $331,900 | $1,868 |
| Vinings | 14,390 | $94,982 | $604,600 | $1,839 |
| Roswell | 92,621 | $128,654 | $567,100 | $1,810 |
| North Druid Hills | 17,997 | $102,742 | $515,900 | $1,874 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
More for people moving to Sandy Springs
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What is the median household income in Sandy Springs, GA?
The median household income in Sandy Springs is $104,340, 35% 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 Sandy Springs?
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $619,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Sandy Springs?
The median gross rent in Sandy Springs is $1,870 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Sandy Springs, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 104% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Sandy Springs?
The median age in Sandy Springs is 36.8 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Sandy Springs?
The average commute to work in Sandy Springs is 26 minutes; 31.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Springs?
The unemployment rate in Sandy Springs is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sandy Springs?
69.2% of adults in Sandy Springs 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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