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Sandy Springs
  • City in Georgia
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Sandy Springs

#18 in Best Cities to Live in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Sandy Springs is a city in Georgia with a population of 106,605. Sandy Springs is in Fulton County and is one of the best places to live in Georgia. Living in Sandy Springs offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Sandy Springs there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sandy Springs and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Sandy Springs are highly rated.
    About Sandy Springs...
    Population
    106,605
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $490,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,490
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Sandy Springs Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      130
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      21.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      173
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,158.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      140.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Sandy Springs

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,548
    National
    $69,021
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