Atlanta, GA
Population 499,287 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA MSA. Moving to or from Atlanta? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
499,287
Cost of living (RPP)
100.058
Annual avg temp
62°F
Typical home
$385,599
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $81,938 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $420,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,617/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.16 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.058 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 96.239, goods 100.416, services 111.022. Source: BEA, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 279.235 as of February 2026. YoY +1.3%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
62°F
January low
34°F
July high
90°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 48.1". Station: ATLANTA FULTON CO AP, GA US (5.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$385,599
ZHVI YoY
-3.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,879/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Total employment (MSA)
2,817,660
Median wage (annual)
$48,370
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 350,210 | $43,410 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 317,700 | $40,250 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 275,750 | $35,560 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 257,700 | $79,020 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 242,360 | $28,720 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Sandy Springs, GA 16 mi · 25 min South Fulton, GA 18 mi · 32 min Columbus, GA 108 mi · 2h 12m Chattanooga, TN 115 mi · 2h 17m Birmingham, AL 143 mi · 2h 42m Montgomery, AL 159 mi · 3h 2m Huntsville, AL 185 mi · 4h 6m Knoxville, TN 200 mi · 3h 59m Tuscaloosa, AL 200 mi · 3h 46m Murfreesboro, TN 218 mi · 4h 12m