The Town FilesSouth Fulton, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 107,436 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,800
- Household income
- $82,324
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 36.3
South Fulton is a city of 107,436 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $309,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 93% of Georgia towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 86% of Georgia towns.
How South Fulton 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 South Fulton is worth $309,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $82,324, which is more affordable than 36% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,702 a month. 71.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Fulton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,702 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $82,324 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in South Fulton
| People | South Fulton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in South Fulton
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
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Fulton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1975 about 9.8 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 218 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
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 South Fulton itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Towns near South Fulton
- Union City, GA3.1 mi · 26,830 people · home $245,600
- Fairburn, GA6.1 mi · 16,483 people · home $271,800
- East Point, GA6.8 mi · 38,358 people · home $281,600
- College Park, GA6.9 mi · 13,930 people · home $325,800
- Palmetto, GA8.6 mi · 5,071 people · home $228,800
- Douglasville, GA9.7 mi · 34,650 people · home $359,200
- Chattahoochee Hills, GA10.1 mi · 2,950 people · home $397,000
- Hapeville, GA10.2 mi · 6,553 people · home $312,100
South Fulton questions
Is South Fulton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Fulton scores better for retirees than 16% of Georgia towns and quieter than 22%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in South Fulton?
The median owner-occupied home in South Fulton is valued at $309,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,324, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,702 a month.
What is the weather like in South Fulton?
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 South Fulton get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Fulton 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)