Atlanta: Economy & Jobs
Households in Atlanta earn a median $85,652 (1.1× below Fulton County median $95,292; 1.1× higher than Georgia median $77,353), with homes at a median value of $439,600. The surrounding county supports 310,019 jobs (avg $76,011).
- $91,048 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Georgia $75,639).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $85,652 — above the Georgia median ($70,136). Poverty rate 16.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 5.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 24.0% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | expensive |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $360,200 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $32,795,482 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $91,048 (vs Georgia $75,639) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $93,369 |
| Median Household Income | $85,652 (vs Georgia $70,136) |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Professional |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $85,652 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.0% — near the U.S. average of ~4%. 30% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 26.50 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 29.7% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 310,019 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $23,564,985,807 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $76,011 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 4,757,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% (vs Georgia 3.5%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 15 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 72 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 4.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Vegetable Totals, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 18,329 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 288,646 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 18,843,546 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 160 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 157 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 96 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 248 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 94 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 61 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 20 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 604 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 663 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 34 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 171 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Community Kitchen N Pantry |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 630 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GEORGIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENT |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $5,912,614,489 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,735.16 (at Georgia median) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 764,382 people (vs Georgia 37,381) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 34 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 52.9% |
| Pct Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Pct Walked | 29.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.2 years (vs Georgia 35.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 19.6% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | limited |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12