Life in Atlanta research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Atlanta over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Atlanta:
The population in Atlanta is 5,434.
The median home value in Atlanta is $158,387.
The median income in Atlanta is $62,675.
The cost of living in Atlanta is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Atlanta is $836.
The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 6.8%.
The poverty rate in Atlanta is 23.7%.
The average high in Atlanta is 75.6° and the average low is 52.2°.
Crime in Atlanta summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Atlanta. Key points include:
There were 67 total crimes in Atlanta in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlanta is 1,236.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlanta is 276.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlanta is 959.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Atlanta is -41.65% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Atlanta / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 67 | 1,236.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 276.9 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 203.0 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 52 | 959.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 221.5 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 33 | 609.1 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 129.2 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Atlanta summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Atlanta. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Atlanta is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Atlanta is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Atlanta is $158,387.
The median income in Atlanta is $62,675.
| Living Expense | Atlanta | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Atlanta is 75.6° and the average low is 52.2°.
There are 61.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Atlanta |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.8 |
The current population in Atlanta is 5,434. The population has decreased -4.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,434 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 5,453 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 5,417 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 5,458 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,495 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 5,523 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 5,527 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 5,615 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 5,635 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,638 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,659 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,655 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,672 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 5,698 | - |
54.9% White with 2,981 White residents.
27.8% African American with 1,508 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 161 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 96 Two Or More residents.
12.6% Hispanic with 682 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Atlanta | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 27.8% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Atlanta is 47.7% female with 2,591 female residents.
Atlanta is 52.3% male with 2,843 male residents.
| Gender | Atlanta | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Atlanta completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Atlanta completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Atlanta completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Atlanta completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Atlanta completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Atlanta completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Atlanta completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Atlanta completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Atlanta completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Atlanta | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
6.4% of households in Atlanta earn Less than $10,000.
9.5% of households in Atlanta earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.9% of households in Atlanta earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.3% of households in Atlanta earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.2% of households in Atlanta earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Atlanta earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Atlanta earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Atlanta earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Atlanta earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Atlanta earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Atlanta | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 11.7% | 12.6% |