Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
GA · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · March 2025
Summary
Population
6.4M
+1.6% annual growth
Median Household Income
$92k
wages up 6.7% from last year
Groceries (10 items)
$28.62
$9.94 vs $38.56 US avg
Avg Commute
32 min
each way to work
Unemployment
3.3%
unemployment rate
Temperature Range
54°FJan · mild winters
Jul · warm summers90.1°F
219
sunny days/yr
50.43"
annual rain
2.2"
annual snow
Economy
Median Income
$92k
14th highest
Cost of Living
101.0
1.0% pricier than US avg
10th lowest
Housing Affordability
4.4×
years of income to buy a home
11th lowest
Job Growth
+0.5%
4th highest
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
9th lowest
Poverty Rate
10.0%
residents below poverty line
Median Home Value
$402,100
owner-occupied
Median Gross Rent
$1,770/mo
including utilities
Cost of Living
10th most affordable of 24 metros
+1.0%vs US average
AffordableUS avgExpensive
Did You Know
Atlanta is home to more Fortune 500 company headquarters than any other Sun Belt metro, with Coca-Cola, Delta, and Home Depot anchoring a diverse economy spanning logistics, media, and technology.
People
Population Growth
+1.6%
annual rate
5th highest
Avg Commute
32 min
one-way
19th lowest
Median Age
37.7 yrs
median age of residents
Gender Distribution
48.5%
male
51.5%
female
MaleFemale
Demographics at a Glance
Young Professionals
9th of 2414.1%
College Educated
6th of 2443.9%
Diversity Index
8th of 2469/100
Work From Home
14th of 2418.8%
Families w/ Children
5th of 2431.3%
Renter Occupied
8th of 2433.2%
Environment
Comfort Score
50.8/100
July High
90°F
Jan High
54°F
Sunny Days/Year
219
Annual Rain
50.4"
Annual Snow
2.2"
Comfort Score
50.8/100
#3 of 24 metros
198
comfortable days
35
misery days
60%
sunshine
107
comf. humidity days
27%
good air quality
Min-max normalized · NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020 · EPA AQS
Grocery Prices · March 2025
| Item | Local Price | US Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bananasper lb | $0.57 | $0.63 | #18 of 24 |
| Applesper lb | $1.65 | $2.36 | #19 of 24 |
| Butterper lb | $5.65 | $5.89 | #19 of 24 |
| Chicken Breastper lb | $4.01 | $4.18 | #19 of 24 |
| Eggsper dozen | $3.45 | $6.23 | #19 of 24 |
| Ground Beefper lb | $5.20 | $5.79 | #19 of 24 |
| Potatoesper lb | $0.94 | $1.82 | #19 of 24 |
| White Riceper lb | $1.29 | $5.74 | #19 of 24 |
| White Breadper lb | $1.90 | $1.88 | #19 of 24 |
| Whole Milkper gallon | $3.96 | $4.05 | #19 of 24 |
| Cart Total | $28.62 | $38.56 |
Did You Know
Kroger operates its Southeast division from Atlanta, making it one of the most Kroger-dense markets in the country. The city's rapid growth has outpaced grocery infrastructure in many newer suburbs.