Atlanta, Georgia

Capital of the New South

Southeast Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro

U.S. News (2025)

#44 Best Places to Live

Forbes (2024)

#9 Best Cities for Jobs

WhereAtHome Score

67.4

D+

out of 100

Overview

Atlanta serves as the economic and cultural capital of the Southeast, home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and the world's busiest airport. The city offers diverse neighborhoods, from historic districts to modern developments along the BeltLine. While traffic is notoriously challenging, the city provides strong career opportunities across industries.

Key Highlights

  • Major Fortune 500 hub (Coca-Cola, Delta, Home Depot)
  • Hartsfield-Jackson - world's busiest airport
  • BeltLine urban redevelopment project
  • Rich civil rights history
  • Diverse food and culture scene
  • Strong tech and media sectors

Key Metrics

Population 2024

510,823

Source: Census ACS

Median Home Value 2026

$387,226

Source: Zillow ZHVI

Median Household Income 2023

$69,164

Source: Census ACS

Average Commute 2023

29.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2025

48

Source: Walk Score

Crime Level 2024

Moderate-High

Source: FBI CDE

School Rating

2025

C (5.2/10)

Source: Curated

Cost of Living Index 2025

109 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: Curated

2024 Presidential Election

Fulton County (county-level results)

72%
27%
Democrat 384,752
Republican 144,655
Leans D+44.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Climate

Summer High

89°F

Winter Low

34°F

Annual Rainfall

50"

Sunny Days

217

Amenities & Infrastructure

343+ Parks

Green spaces and recreation

15 Major Hospitals

Healthcare access

8 Universities

Higher education institutions

Public Transit Available

Bus, rail, or metro service

Major Employers

Delta Air Lines Coca-Cola Home Depot UPS AT&T

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 53/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 49.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 43.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 48/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.4

Location

Atlanta, GA (33.7490, -84.3880)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.

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