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Atlanta, GA

Aggregated across 30 ZIP codes in Atlanta.

Population: 833,807 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Atlanta, GA is $499,965 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $525,396 after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,864/month. 146 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$499,965

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$499,965
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.4%
All-time peak (2023-10)
$526,274
House Price Index (state)
422.0 (0.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$525,396
Median list price
$502,021
Median price per sqft
$277
1-year sale-price change
+9.5%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
5,701
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
1,196

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,864/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,768/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,030/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,916/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
146
Elementary schools
90
Middle schools
23
High schools
26
Charter schools
31
School districts serving the area
Department of Human Resources, Atlanta Public Schools, DeKalb County
Schools include
Department of Human Resources, Garden Hills Elementary School, E. Rivers Elementary School, Willis A. Sutton Middle School, Atlanta Classical Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (0.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.3°F
Average high
73.4°F
Average low
54.9°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
154
Days with Moderate air quality
200
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-6,642
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
243,648
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
146,079

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
87
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
1,046
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
630
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,646 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,731
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
835,566
Average weekly wage
$1,882
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,681

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AtlantaState medianUS median
Median home value$499,965$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$525,396$305,450$325,000
Median days on market76 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,864/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,731$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Atlanta, GA?
$499,965.
What is the median sale price in Atlanta, GA?
$525,396.
How long do homes take to sell in Atlanta, GA?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in Atlanta, GA?
Typical rent: $1,864/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Atlanta, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Atlanta, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Atlanta, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Atlanta, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Atlanta, GA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Westside Lead, 0.6 mi.
How many schools serve Atlanta, GA?
146 schools (90 elementary, 23 middle, 26 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Atlanta, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Atlanta, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Atlanta, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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