A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Sandy Springs - Georgia - 4K Downtown Drive
A recorded city visit shared by Mileage Mike Travels. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.
Watch on YouTube ↗
Relocation guide
Moving to Sandy Springs
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
107,198
Median age 37.1
Median household income
$101,593
Median rent
$1,789/mo
Median home value
$583,900
Schools
25
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
89° / 33°
Pros
- Household incomes run 29% above the US median ($101,593).
- Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 92% more than the US median ($583,900).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $512,800 to $1,067,200 by zip.
Compare zip codesThinking about a nearby city too?
See Sandy Springs
LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Mediterranean feast at Mandolin Kitchen in Sandy Springs!
A local food Short shared by Serving Looks ATL.
Watch on YouTube ↗Questions
Is Sandy Springs a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 29% above the US median ($101,593). Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 92% more than the US median ($583,900).
How much do I need to earn to live in Sandy Springs?
The median household earns $101,593. Rent at the median ($1,789/month) is about 21% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $71,560 a year.
How many schools are in Sandy Springs?
25 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Sandy Springs?
Highs average 89°F in July and lows 33°F in January. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.