Sandy Springs, GA — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 107,198 · Georgia · Updated May 2026
Population
107,198
Median Income
$101,593
Home Price
$694,123
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Bachelor's+
69.9%
Full Demographics — Sandy Springs, GA
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,198 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 16.8% | 13.8% | |
| White | 59.3% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 20.0% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $101,593 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $80,857 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $57,405 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.9% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $694,123 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.7% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 392 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1752 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 23.7% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 7.9% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 13.8% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 8.9% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 17.8% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 7.3% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 9.8 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Sandy Springs, GA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 27.9 min | 27.0 min |
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About Sandy Springs, GA
Sandy Springs is a city in Georgia, United States. With a population of 107,198, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Sandy Springs shows stronger educational attainment (69.9% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and household income ($101,593 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg). However, the city has a higher air quality at 55% good air days, compared to the US average of 70% good air days. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.