Atlanta, GA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Atlanta, Georgia Summary

Life in Atlanta research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Atlanta over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Atlanta:

  • The population in Atlanta is 492,204.

  • The median home value in Atlanta is $346,600.

  • The median income in Atlanta is $69,164.

  • The cost of living in Atlanta is 107 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Atlanta is $1,342.

  • The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Atlanta is 18.5%.

Atlanta SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
6

Atlanta, GA Crime Report

22,746
Total Crimes
4,588.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
97.43%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Atlanta
/ 100k People
Georgia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 22,746 4,588.6 2,407.4 2,324.2
Violent Crime 4,167 840.6 400.1 369.8
Murder 168 33.9 8.8 6.3
Robbery 711 143.4 65.5 66.1
Aggravated Assault 3,131 631.6 293.8 268.2
Property Crime 18,579 3,748.0 2,007.4 1,954.4
Burglary 1,839 371.0 290.7 269.8
Larceny 13,437 2,710.7 1,478.5 1,401.9
Car Theft 3,303 666.3 238.2 282.7

Atlanta, GA Cost Of Living

107
Atlanta's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Atlanta Georgia National Average
Overall 107 89 100
Services 102 95 100
Groceries 106 96 100
Health 100 98 100
Housing 116 76 100
Transportation 104 90 100
Utilities 85 86 100

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Population over time in Atlanta

Year Population % Change
2021 497,642 3.7%
2020 479,655 3.1%
2019 465,230 1.9%
2018 456,378 1.7%
2017 448,901 1.9%
2016 440,641 1.9%
2015 432,589 1.6%
2014 425,931 1.6%
2013 419,250 1.4%
2012 413,462 -

Race / Ethnicity in Atlanta

White
39.1% (192,315)
African American
47.7% (234,898)
American Indian
0.2% (767)
Asian
5.0% (24,581)
Hawaiian
0.0% (179)
Other
0.4% (1,852)
Two Or More
2.6% (12,779)
Hispanic
5.0% (24,833)
Race Atlanta GA USA
White 39.1% 51.4% 59.4%
African American 47.7% 31.1% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.0% 4.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 5.0% 9.9% 18.4%

Gender in Atlanta

Female
51.1% (251,280)
Male
48.9% (240,924)
Gender Atlanta GA USA
Female 51.1% 51.1% 50.5%
Male 48.9% 48.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Atlanta for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (4,922)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (29,532)
High School / GED
17.0% (83,674)
Some College
14.0% (68,908)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (24,610)
Bachelor's Degree
32.0% (157,505)
Master's Degree
16.0% (78,752)
Professional Degree
6.0% (29,532)
Doctorate Degree
3.0% (14,766)
Education Atlanta GA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 17.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 14.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 32.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Atlanta, Georgia

Less than $10,000
8.8% (4,307,794)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.4% (2,644,719)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.1% (4,006,469)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (3,587,640)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.4% (4,649,623)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.5% (7,134,778)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.0% (5,434,982)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.5% (6,650,743)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (3,631,704)
$200,000 or more
14.6% (7,171,943)
Income Atlanta GA USA
Less than $10,000 8.8% 6.1% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 4.0% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.1% 8.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 8.8% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.4% 11.9% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.5% 17.4% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 15.5% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 7.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 14.6% 8.1% 9.5%

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