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Crime in Sandy Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sandy Springs. Key points include:
There were 1,689 total crimes in Sandy Springs in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy Springs is 1,599.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy Springs is 139.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy Springs is 1,460.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sandy Springs is -24.51% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sandy Springs Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sandy Springs / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,689 | 1,599.7 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 147 | 139.2 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.9 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 15.2 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 106 | 100.4 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,542 | 1,460.5 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 209 | 198.0 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,182 | 1,119.5 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 151 | 143.0 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sandy Springs summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sandy Springs. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sandy Springs is 135 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sandy Springs is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $691,063.
The median income in Sandy Springs is $104,340.
Sandy Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sandy Springs Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sandy Springs | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 225 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sandy Springs, GA Weather
The average high in Sandy Springs is 71.0° and the average low is 50.3°.
There are 76.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.1 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sandy Springs |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sandy Springs Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sandy Springs
The current population in Sandy Springs is 107,087. The population has increased 17.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 107,087 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 107,198 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 107,221 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 106,605 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 108,180 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 107,072 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 105,411 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 103,703 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 102,212 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 100,691 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 98,480 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 96,584 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 94,816 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 92,768 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 90,826 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sandy Springs
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Sandy Springs is:
54.0% White with 57,813 White residents.
20.9% African American with 22,371 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 89 American Indian residents.
7.5% Asian with 8,049 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 961 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 5,153 Two Or More residents.
11.8% Hispanic with 12,642 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sandy Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.0% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 20.9% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sandy Springs
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Sandy Springs is 52.0% female with 55,640 female residents.
Sandy Springs is 48.0% male with 51,447 male residents.
| Gender | Sandy Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sandy Springs for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed associate's degree.
40.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sandy Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sandy Springs, Georgia
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4.7% of households in Sandy Springs earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Sandy Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Sandy Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.2% of households in Sandy Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.2% of households in Sandy Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.4% of households in Sandy Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Sandy Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Sandy Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Sandy Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.2% of households in Sandy Springs earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sandy Springs | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.2% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
