The Town FilesCollege Park, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 13,930 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $325,800
- Household income
- $51,635
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 32.0
College Park is a city of 13,930 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $325,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 100% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 97% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 96% of Georgia towns.
How College Park ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in College Park is worth $325,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $51,635, which is more affordable than 3% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,207 a month. 21.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | College Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $325,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,207 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $51,635 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 21.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in College Park
| People | College Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in College Park
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of College Park since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1975 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 257 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 25, 1988.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 948,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $100,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in College Park itself the ACS puts it at 17%.
Public schools in College Park
21 public schools with 12,977 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banneker High School | 9-12 | 1,786 | 14.8 |
| North Clayton High School | 9-12 | 1,174 | 19.2 |
| McNair Middle School | 6-8 | 886 | 16.1 |
| Main Street Charter Academy (charter) | K-8 | 831 | 16.6 |
| North Clayton Middle School | 6-8 | 760 | 16.5 |
| Wolf Creek Elementary | PK-5 | 717 | 14.3 |
| Cliftondale Elementary School | PK-5 | 692 | 13.6 |
| Feldwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 675 | 15.3 |
| Nolan Elementary School | PK-5 | 665 | 14.1 |
| Northcutt Elementary School | PK-5 | 626 | 13.3 |
| Stonewall Tell Elementary School | PK-5 | 560 | 14.4 |
| S. L. Lewis Elementary School | PK-5 | 544 | 13.0 |
Towns near College Park
- East Point, GA2.1 mi · 38,358 people · home $281,600
- Hapeville, GA3.4 mi · 6,553 people · home $312,100
- Riverdale, GA6.2 mi · 15,129 people · home $178,800
- Forest Park, GA6.2 mi · 19,932 people · home $143,400
- Union City, GA6.6 mi · 26,830 people · home $245,600
- South Fulton, GA6.9 mi · 107,436 people · home $309,800
- Conley, GA7.4 mi · 6,680 people · home $183,000
- Lake City, GA7.4 mi · 2,952 people · home $192,500
College Park questions
Is College Park, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, College Park scores better for retirees than 3% of Georgia towns and quieter than 3%. 9.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in College Park?
The median owner-occupied home in College Park is valued at $325,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,635, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $1,207 a month.
What is the weather like in College Park?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does College Park get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of College Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1975. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)