Life in Sandy Springs research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sandy Springs over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sandy Springs:
The population in Sandy Springs is 106,605.
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $490,200.
The median income in Sandy Springs is $86,548.
The cost of living in Sandy Springs is 130 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sandy Springs is $1,490.
The unemployment rate in Sandy Springs is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Sandy Springs is 6.5%.
Crime in Sandy Springs summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sandy Springs. Key points include:
There were 1,745 total crimes in Sandy Springs in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy Springs is 1,634.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy Springs is 138.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandy Springs is 1,496.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sandy Springs is -29.67% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Sandy Springs / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,745 | 1,634.7 | 2,407.4 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 148 | 138.6 | 400.1 | 369.8 |
Murder | 4 | 3.7 | 8.8 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 29 | 27.2 | 65.5 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 90 | 84.3 | 293.8 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 1,597 | 1,496.1 | 2,007.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 186 | 174.2 | 290.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 1,258 | 1,178.5 | 1,478.5 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 153 | 143.3 | 238.2 | 282.7 |
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 130 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sandy Springs is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $490,200.
The median income in Sandy Springs is $86,548.
Living Expense | Sandy Springs | Georgia | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 130 | 89 | 100 | |
Services | 104 | 95 | 100 | |
Groceries | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
Health | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
Housing | 193 | 76 | 100 | |
Transportation | 102 | 90 | 100 | |
Utilities | 86 | 86 | 100 |
The current population in Sandy Springs is 106,605. The population has increased 17.4% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 106,605 | 1.1% |
2020 | 105,411 | 1.6% |
2019 | 103,703 | 1.5% |
2018 | 102,212 | 1.5% |
2017 | 100,691 | 2.2% |
2016 | 98,480 | 2.0% |
2015 | 96,584 | 1.9% |
2014 | 94,816 | 2.2% |
2013 | 92,768 | 2.1% |
2012 | 90,826 | - |
58.6% White with 62,498 White residents.
19.2% African American with 20,425 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 96 American Indian residents.
7.4% Asian with 7,897 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 34 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 451 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 3,204 Two Or More residents.
11.3% Hispanic with 12,000 Hispanic residents.
Race | Sandy Springs | GA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 58.6% | 51.4% | 59.4% |
African American | 19.2% | 31.1% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 7.4% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 11.3% | 9.9% | 18.4% |
Sandy Springs is 51.6% female with 55,037 female residents.
Sandy Springs is 48.4% male with 51,568 male residents.
Gender | Sandy Springs | GA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed associate's degree.
41.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Sandy Springs completed master's degree.
6.0% 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 | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 11.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 41.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 18.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.1% of households in Sandy Springs earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Sandy Springs earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Sandy Springs earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Sandy Springs earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.4% of households in Sandy Springs earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.8% of households in Sandy Springs earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Sandy Springs earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Sandy Springs earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.9% of households in Sandy Springs earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.8% of households in Sandy Springs earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Sandy Springs | GA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 8.3% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 7.9% | 7.1% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 19.8% | 8.1% | 9.5% |