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Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs, GA.

Population: 39,508 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sandy Springs, GA is $625,536 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,000 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,874/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, cold wave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$625,536

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$625,536
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+65.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$625,536
House Price Index (state)
429.4 (+1.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$600,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
-5.4%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
172
For-sale inventory
318
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
263
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
84 days
New listings (monthly)
73

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,874/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,554/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,619/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,493/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Riverwood International Charter School, North Springs High School, Spalding Drive Elementary, Lake Forest Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
113
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (11.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
198
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
959
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
207,792
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
115,858

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (7 mi)
National parks include
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
43
Hospitals include
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH, NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
598
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,646 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,690
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
89.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
840,040
Average weekly wage
$2,039
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
9,660

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sandy SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$625,536$258,265$288,527
Median sale price$600,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market36 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,874/mo$1,771/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,690$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sandy Springs, GA?
$625,536.
What is the median sale price in Sandy Springs, GA?
$600,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandy Springs, GA?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Sandy Springs, GA?
Typical rent: $1,874/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandy Springs, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Sandy Springs, GA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Sandy Springs, GA. 113 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandy Springs, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandy Springs, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandy Springs, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sandy Springs, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Sandy Springs, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sandy Springs, GA?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sandy Springs, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 96.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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