The Town FilesFulton County, Georgia
1,076,561 people. The median home is worth $458,800 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $95,292.
Towns in Fulton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 498,715 | $439,600 | $85,652 | 34.2 |
| Sandy Springs | 108,080 | $619,800 | $104,340 | 36.8 |
| South Fulton | 107,436 | $309,800 | $82,324 | 36.3 |
| Roswell | 92,833 | $567,100 | $128,654 | 40.5 |
| Johns Creek | 82,453 | $629,400 | $160,093 | 43.3 |
| Alpharetta | 65,818 | $649,000 | $147,612 | 41.3 |
| Milton | 41,296 | $789,000 | $171,295 | 40.1 |
| East Point | 38,358 | $281,600 | $68,598 | 36.3 |
| Union City | 26,830 | $245,600 | $49,549 | 32.4 |
| Fairburn | 16,483 | $271,800 | $91,897 | 35.6 |
| College Park | 13,930 | $325,800 | $51,635 | 32.0 |
| Hapeville | 6,553 | $312,100 | $95,714 | 37.0 |
| Palmetto | 5,071 | $228,800 | $80,982 | 40.3 |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 2,950 | $397,000 | $111,792 | 47.3 |
People and housing
| Fulton County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $458,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,732 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $95,292 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 36.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
948,157 jobs in 2024, average pay $100,817 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 992 storm events in Fulton County from 1996 to 2026, with 18 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Fulton County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).