Life in Atlanta research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Atlanta 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 Atlanta:
The population in Atlanta is 5,417.
The median home value in Atlanta is $104,000.
The median income in Atlanta is $56,183.
The cost of living in Atlanta is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Atlanta is $797.
The unemployment rate in Atlanta is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Atlanta is 24.9%.
Crime in Atlanta summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Atlanta. Key points include:
There were 93 total crimes in Atlanta in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlanta is 1,708.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlanta is 238.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Atlanta is 1,469.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Atlanta is -26.49% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Atlanta / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 93 | 1,708.6 | 2,691.5 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 13 | 238.8 | 446.5 | 369.8 |
Murder | 1 | 18.4 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 1 | 18.4 | 91.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 7 | 128.6 | 302.5 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 80 | 1,469.8 | 2,245.0 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 14 | 257.2 | 370.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 56 | 1,028.8 | 1,587.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 10 | 183.7 | 287.0 | 282.7 |
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 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Atlanta is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Atlanta is $104,000.
The median income in Atlanta is $56,183.
Living Expense | Atlanta | Texas | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 83 | 92 | 100 | |
Services | 97 | 96 | 100 | |
Groceries | 95 | 93 | 100 | |
Health | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
Housing | 54 | 84 | 100 | |
Transportation | 81 | 92 | 100 | |
Utilities | 89 | 104 | 100 |
The current population in Atlanta is 5,417. The population has decreased -4.9% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 5,417 | -1.9% |
2020 | 5,523 | -0.1% |
2019 | 5,527 | -1.6% |
2018 | 5,615 | -0.4% |
2017 | 5,635 | -0.1% |
2016 | 5,638 | -0.4% |
2015 | 5,659 | 0.1% |
2014 | 5,655 | -0.3% |
2013 | 5,672 | -0.5% |
2012 | 5,698 | - |
56.0% White with 3,031 White residents.
32.4% African American with 1,756 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 147 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 124 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 359 Hispanic residents.
Race | Atlanta | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 56.0% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
African American | 32.4% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.7% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 6.6% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Atlanta is 54.2% female with 2,936 female residents.
Atlanta is 45.8% male with 2,481 male residents.
Gender | Atlanta | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 54.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
Male | 45.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Atlanta completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Atlanta completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Atlanta completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Atlanta completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Atlanta completed associate's degree.
17.0% of adults in Atlanta completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Atlanta completed master's degree.
2.0% 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 | 10.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
8.5% of households in Atlanta earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Atlanta earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.2% of households in Atlanta earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.0% of households in Atlanta earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Atlanta earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Atlanta earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Atlanta earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.3% of households in Atlanta earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.2% of households in Atlanta earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.0% of households in Atlanta earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Atlanta | TX | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 8.5% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 4.0% | 8.7% | 9.5% |