Sandy Springs GA
Georgia · Pop. 107,087
Sandy Springs, GA: median household income of $104,340, median rent of $1,870/mo, 4.0% unemployment. Our verdict: It Depends.
Score Breakdown
Key Metrics
Median Income
$104,340
per year
Median Rent
$1,870
per month
Median Home
$620k
home value
Unemployment
4.0%
of labor force
Poverty Rate
8.5%
below poverty line
Avg. Commute
26 min
one way
City Reality Check balanced
"Sandy Springs, GA Reality Check"
In Sandy Springs, the rent-to-income burden runs around 22% — refreshingly manageable by national standards. Median income sits at $104,340 and median rent is $1,870/month. 43% of renters spend 30%+ of income on housing — above the national average. Median home value: $619,800 — that's 5.9× the median income. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a highly educated workforce that drives (and inflates) this local economy. Employment picture: 4.01% unemployment — a healthy job market. Poverty rate: 8.5%. Average commute: 26 minutes — acceptable. Sandy Springs was founded in 2005 — that's 21 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 38.5 sq miles at 2,780 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 3,586 ft — high-altitude living. RoastMyCity overall score: 66/100 — It Depends.