South Fulton, Georgia
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 31% of US places
- top 3% for airport distance
- top 6% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 10% for cost of living
South Fulton is a city in Georgia with about 108,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and walkability. It rates lower on amenities nearby and cost of living.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.8 in4.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$77k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$62kbetter than 10% of US places
Home Value$242k69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 17% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 66% of US places
Income Tax5.50%better than 41% of US places
Sales Tax7.38%better than 47% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.37%better than 42% of US places
Unemployment7.8%better than 21% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.2 in89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.2 inbetter than 74% of US places
Sunny Days202 daysbetter than 22% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.6better than 94% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 19% of US places
School Quality52.8better than 41% of US places
Violent Crime1282/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Property Crime1934/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Community
Population107,86599th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.131st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1643rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8420th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2511th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)3.8%3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)91.0%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.0%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 15% of US places
Walkability9.7/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance9 mibetter than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.0%better than 76% of US places
Amenities Nearby4.36better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 35% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is South Fulton an affordable place to live?
- South Fulton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $62k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in South Fulton?
- The median home value in South Fulton is $242k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in South Fulton?
- Median household income in South Fulton is $77k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in South Fulton?
- Median gross rent in South Fulton is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is South Fulton safe?
- South Fulton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1282/100k (better than 24%). Property crime is 1934/100k.
- What is the weather like in South Fulton?
- South Fulton averages 81°F in July and 44°F in January, with 54.2 in of annual precipitation and about 202 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in South Fulton?
- Public-school quality in South Fulton is about average, scoring better than 41% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in South Fulton?
- The average one-way commute in South Fulton is 32 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)