Population 106,970 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sandy Springs
Household size in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Sandy Springs is a place of small households, averaging 2.02 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.25, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Sandy Springs is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.8, against 40.1 nationally. The Atlanta area as a whole looks much the same. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.2% of households in Sandy Springs, well below the national share of 11.6%. Sandy Springs has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Georgia cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sandy Springs
Renters in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.6% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.6% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.9% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.8% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Sandy Springs than nationally: 49.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over a third of owners (34.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 27 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Sandy Springs is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +16 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Sandy Springs has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,068 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,113 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,510 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,151 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,083 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Sandy Springs runs $2,151 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,083 a month from 2006–10, a 101% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sandy Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.5% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.5% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.2% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.7% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sandy Springs is highly educated: nearly three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.2 points, mirroring the country. Only six of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Sandy Springs: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sandy Springs
| Period | Sandy Springs | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sandy Springs runs well above the national rate: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 20 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 4.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sandy Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 2.02 | 37.8 | 8.2% | 49.8% | 9.1% | 1998 | $2,151 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 8.6% |
| Dunwoody | 2.66 | 39.1 | 7.7% | 42.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $2,164 | 71.8% | 94.6% | 1.9% |
| Chamblee | 3.22 | 28.8 | 10.5% | 60.7% | 10.8% | 1983 | $1,965 | 48.0% | 70.6% | 4.4% |
| Doraville | 3.19 | 35.0 | 16.1% | 44.7% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,875 | 28.4% | 72.9% | 2.4% |
| North Atlanta | 2.88 | 33.0 | 14.1% | 49.7% | 11.8% | 1992 | $2,078 | 66.3% | 85.1% | 3.7% |
| Roswell | 2.76 | 42.2 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 6.1% | 1989 | $2,105 | 66.5% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Vinings | 1.89 | 34.5 | 10.0% | 66.0% | 9.1% | 1993 | $1,859 | 70.5% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| North Druid Hills | 2.23 | 34.6 | 5.9% | 58.0% | 16.0% | 1982 | $1,898 | 74.0% | 97.6% | 1.5% |
| Marietta | 2.73 | 39.7 | 10.6% | 29.2% | 6.1% | 1984 | $2,012 | 52.9% | 92.5% | 4.2% |
| Norcross | 2.61 | 35.9 | 14.5% | 57.1% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,854 | 31.8% | 77.7% | 3.0% |
| Smyrna | 2.24 | 37.7 | 11.1% | 45.6% | 9.6% | 1991 | $1,915 | 58.5% | 94.2% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sandy Springs. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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