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Sandy Springs

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Georgia
  • 203 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    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
      A-
    Sandy Springs is a city in Georgia with a population of 105,411. 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 above average.
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    Population
    105,411
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $447,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,230
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      83.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      258.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,378.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      143.6
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%
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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
    $74,093
    National
    $55,322
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    Sandy Springs Reviews

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    I have really enjoyed Sandy Springs! It is just a short drive from Atlanta populated with anything from families, to up and coming young professionals. There is something for everyone here. My personal favorite thing to do is visit some of the community parks and nature areas. VERY well-kept and safe for everyone.
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    I've been living in Sandy Springs for ten years now and I absolutely love it! Everywhere I need to go is highly accessible and not far away at all. I go walking to the Riverside Park all the time and having the Sandy Springs library near is so convenient. You will never get bored here, as there is always something fun to do around the corner. If you've never visited this city, I highly recommend you do, and bring your family while you're at it!
    Beautiful area that is super close to Atlanta! Has that neighborhood feel, but 2 minutes away from great shopping. The schools here are excellent too! There is traffic, but mostly during the normal traffic hours.
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