Living in South Fulton, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Fulton · Census data 2020–2024
South Fulton has 110,471 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $82,324 (6% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $309,800, the median rent is $1,702/month.
South Fulton at a glance
- Population
- 110,471
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $82,324State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $309,800State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,702/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is South Fulton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in South Fulton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Fulton the median home value is $309,800, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,702 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,806 a month in housing costs.
South Fulton median household income
The median household income in South Fulton is $82,324 and the income per person is $38,061. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in South Fulton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 43,731
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.73
South Fulton demographics
- Population
- 110,471
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 40,323
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Fulton ›
Education in South Fulton
39% of adults 25 and older in South Fulton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Fulton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 3.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
South Fulton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fulton | 110,471 | $82,324 | $309,800 | $1,702 |
| Union City | 27,728 | $49,549 | $245,600 | $1,330 |
| Fairburn | 16,831 | $91,897 | $271,800 | $1,479 |
| East Point | 38,335 | $68,598 | $281,600 | $1,364 |
| College Park | 14,712 | $51,635 | $325,800 | $1,207 |
| Palmetto | 4,797 | $80,982 | $228,800 | $1,154 |
| Douglasville | 37,536 | $79,107 | $359,200 | $1,582 |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 3,782 | $111,792 | $397,000 | — |
| Hapeville | 6,630 | $95,714 | $312,100 | $1,640 |
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What is the median household income in South Fulton, GA?
The median household income in South Fulton is $82,324, 6% 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 South Fulton?
The median home value in South Fulton is $309,800, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in South Fulton?
The median gross rent in South Fulton is $1,702 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is South Fulton, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Georgia median; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in South Fulton?
The median age in South Fulton is 36.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in South Fulton?
The average commute to work in South Fulton is 33 minutes; 17.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Fulton?
The unemployment rate in South Fulton is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Fulton?
39% of adults in South Fulton 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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