Powder Springs, Georgia

Small Georgia city with local appeal

Southeast Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.8

D

out of 100

Overview

Powder Springs is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 18,950, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $367,149. Median household income is $88,311.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 18,950 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $367,149 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $88,311 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 37.3 minutes
  • Part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

18,950

Source: Census ACS

$367,149

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$88,311

Source: Census ACS

37.3 min

Source: Census ACS

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cobb County (county-level results)

57%
42%
Democrat 228,404
Republican 168,679
Leans D+14.9

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

Score Breakdown

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

Housing Affordability 55.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 66.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 20.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 53.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.8

Location

Powder Springs, GA (33.8594, -84.6839)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

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