The Town FilesSandy Springs, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 108,080 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $619,800
- Household income
- $104,340
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 36.8
Sandy Springs is a city of 108,080 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $619,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of Georgia towns, more upscale than 95% of Georgia towns, better transit than 95% of Georgia towns.
How Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs is worth $619,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.9 times the median household income of $104,340, which is more affordable than 5% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,870 a month. 50.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sandy Springs | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $619,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,870 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $104,340 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.2% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Sandy Springs
| People | Sandy Springs | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.2% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.2% | — |
| Work from home | 31.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Sandy Springs
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sandy Springs since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 21, 1993 about 7.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 437 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 106 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 6, 1999.
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 Sandy Springs itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Sandy Springs
1 public school with 469 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ison Springs Elementary School | PK-5 | 469 | 12.3 |
Towns near Sandy Springs
- Dunwoody, GA3.3 mi · 51,683 people · home $602,900
- Brookhaven, GA5.1 mi · 55,161 people · home $692,700
- Chamblee, GA5.2 mi · 30,164 people · home $432,800
- Doraville, GA5.9 mi · 10,623 people · home $331,900
- Roswell, GA7.5 mi · 92,833 people · home $567,100
- Vinings, GA7.6 mi · 12,581 people · home $604,600
- North Druid Hills, GA8.1 mi · 20,385 people · home $515,900
- Peachtree Corners, GA8.2 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
Sandy Springs questions
Is Sandy Springs, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sandy Springs scores better for retirees than 68% of Georgia towns and quieter than 14%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Sandy Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Sandy Springs is valued at $619,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $104,340, so homes cost about 5.9 times income. Median rent is $1,870 a month.
What is the weather like in Sandy Springs?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Sandy Springs get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sandy Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 21, 1993. 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)