Atlanta, Georgia
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US places
- top 1% for natural disaster risk
- top 3% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for property crime
Atlanta is a major city in Georgia with about 495,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on cost of living and property crime.
Official websiteatlantaga.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 4.7 in3.8 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$65kbetter than 8% of US places
Home Value$396k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 16% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.94%better than 54% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.70%better than 26% of US places
Unemployment5.8%better than 32% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.8 in84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.5 inbetter than 82% of US places
Sunny Days258 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 20% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk7.1better than 99% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 9% of US places
School Quality95.2better than 84% of US places
Violent Crime1857/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime3767/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population494,838100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.617th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6093rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)38.9%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)47.1%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.9%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 39% of US places
Walkability12.3/20better than 93% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.65better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Atlanta an affordable place to live?
- Atlanta is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $65k, better than 8% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Atlanta?
- The median home value in Atlanta is $396k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Atlanta?
- Median household income in Atlanta is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Atlanta?
- Median gross rent in Atlanta is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Atlanta safe?
- Atlanta is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1857/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 3767/100k.
- What is the weather like in Atlanta?
- Atlanta averages 80°F in July and 44°F in January, with 51.8 in of annual precipitation and about 258 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Atlanta?
- Public-school quality in Atlanta is above average, scoring better than 84% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Atlanta?
- The average one-way commute in Atlanta is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)