Sandy Springs, GA
Population 107,198 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA MSA. Moving to or from Sandy Springs? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
107,198
Cost of living (RPP)
100.058
Annual avg temp
62°F
Typical home
$691,063
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $101,593 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $583,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,789/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.06 |
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
33°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 51.4". Station: ATLANTA PEACHTREE AP, GA US (5.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$691,063
ZHVI YoY
+2.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,677/mo
ZORI YoY
-0.5%
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
Atlanta, GA 16 mi · 25 min South Fulton, GA 29 mi · 47 min Chattanooga, TN 111 mi · 2h 13m Columbus, GA 122 mi · 2h 27m Birmingham, AL 155 mi · 2h 58m Montgomery, AL 173 mi · 3h 17m Huntsville, AL 181 mi · 4h Knoxville, TN 197 mi · 3h 55m Tuscaloosa, AL 212 mi · 4h 1m Murfreesboro, TN 214 mi · 4h 6m