Living in Atlanta, GA

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2020-12-30

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

488,800

Unemployment

6.4%

Poverty

20.8%

Median Home

$290,400

Median Income

$59,948

Median Rent

$1,153

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Atlanta SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

9.5

Education

8.5

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Atlanta, GA Crime Report

26,905
Total Crimes

5,423.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

118.97%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Atlanta / 100k People	Georgia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	26,905	5,423.2	2,716.5	2,476.7

Violent Crime	3,814	768.8	340.7	366.7
Murder	88	17.7	6.2	5.0
Robbery	1,099	221.5	75.0	81.6
Aggravated Assault	2,382	480.1	232.0	250.2
Property Crime	23,091	4,654.4	2,375.8	2,109.9
Burglary	3,082	621.2	372.1	340.5
Larceny	16,701	3,366.4	1,779.8	1,549.5
Car Theft	3,308	666.8	223.9	219.9

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Atlanta, GA Cost Of Living

108
Atlanta's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Atlanta	Georgia	National Average
Overall	108	94	100

Services	108	97	100
Groceries	104	99	100
Health	109	97	100
Housing	116	86	100
Transportation	108	97	100
Utilities	86	93	100

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Rankings for Atlanta in Georgia

Ranks #38 in Most Dangerous Places In Georgia

Ranks #79 in Worst Places To Live In Georgia

Ranks #124 in Cheapest Places To Live In Georgia

Map Of Atlanta, GA

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Population over time in Atlanta

Year	Population	% Change
2019	488,800	1.9%
2018	479,655	3.1%
2017	465,230	1.9%
2016	456,378	1.7%
2015	448,901	1.9%
2014	440,641	1.9%
2013	432,589	1.6%
2012	425,931	1.6%
2011	419,250	1.4%
2010	413,462	-

Race / Ethnicity in Atlanta

White

38.3% (187,276)

African American

50.5% (246,810)

American Indian

0.1% (728)

Asian

4.4% (21,536)

Hawaiian

0.0% (90)

Other

0.2% (1,080)

Two Or More

2.1% (10,132)

Hispanic

4.3% (21,148)

Race	Atlanta	GA	USA
White	38.3%	52.7%	60.7%
African American	50.5%	31.2%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	4.4%	3.9%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.1%	2.0%	2.4%
Hispanic	4.3%	9.5%	18.0%

Gender in Atlanta

Female

51.5% (251,608)

Male

48.5% (237,191)

Gender	Atlanta	GA	USA
Female	51.5%	51.3%	50.8%
Male	48.5%	48.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Atlanta for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (14,664)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (34,216)

High School / GED

19.0% (92,872)

Some College

15.0% (73,320)

Associate's Degree

5.0% (24,440)

Bachelor's Degree

29.0% (141,752)

Master's Degree

15.0% (73,320)

Professional Degree

5.0% (24,440)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (9,776)

Education	Atlanta	GA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	19.0%	28.0%	27.0%
Some College	15.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	5.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	29.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	15.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Atlanta, Georgia

Less than $10,000

9.9% (4,817,629)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.5% (2,704,850)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.6% (4,684,188)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.0% (3,905,109)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.6% (5,176,237)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.8% (7,227,155)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.3% (5,056,543)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.8% (6,276,238)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.1% (2,981,687)

$200,000 or more

12.4% (6,050,360)

Income	Atlanta	GA	USA
Less than $10,000	9.9%	6.8%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.5%	4.5%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.6%	9.4%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.0%	9.6%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.6%	12.9%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.8%	17.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.3%	12.6%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.8%	14.2%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.1%	5.8%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	12.4%	6.5%	7.7%