Sandy Springs, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Sandy Springs | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,573 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2813.1 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.55% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 51,742 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sandy Springs grew by 26.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 106,697 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sandy Springs has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Sandy Springs | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,227 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.64% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sandy Springs is about 36% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Sandy Springs | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,139 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,784 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.9% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sandy Springs is about 29.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,784 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sandy Springs spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sandy Springs | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.8 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,912 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 29.2% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,651 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,275 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sandy Springs is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sandy Springs has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Sandy Springs | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.0% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.05 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Sandy Springs has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Sandy Springs | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.2% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sandy Springs, Georgia.
What is the population of Sandy Springs, Georgia?
The population of Sandy Springs, Georgia is 108,573, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sandy Springs, Georgia?
The population density of Sandy Springs, Georgia is 2813.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sandy Springs, Georgia?
The median household income in Sandy Springs, Georgia is $101,227, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sandy Springs, Georgia?
The median home price in Sandy Springs, Georgia is $625,139, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sandy Springs, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Sandy Springs, Georgia is 3.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.