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Sandy Springs, GA

Founded 2005Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan areaElev. 1,093 m
Population
107,198
Median home
$583,900
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Sandy Springs

With about 107,198 residents, Sandy Springs is one of Georgia's notable places. Sandy Springs was founded in 2005 and sits in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. The median age is 37.1 and the median household income is $101,593. Homes carry a median value of $583,900, and about 51% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (56.4%). Around 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 27 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
107,198
Median age
37.1
Median household income
$101,593
Per-capita income
$80,857
Poverty rate
7.4%
High-school grad or higher
97.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg. commute
26.6 min
Work from home
29%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White56.4%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Black19.5%
Asian7.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts63.4%
Sales & office22.4%
Service7.8%
Production, transportation & material moving4.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$583,900
Median gross rent
$1,789/mo
Owner-occupied
50.7%
Median year built
1988
Households
52,035
Avg. household size
2.05

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Sandy Springs has 1 public school — 1 elementary.

Ison Springs Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime62% below national
Sandy Springs148
Georgia372
United States386
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime12% below national
Sandy Springs1,721
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sandy Springs Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sandy Springs.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Fulton County
LightningVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sandy Springs is in Fulton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sandy Springs was founded in 2005 and sits in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metropolitan area. Elevation ~1,093 m.

Map of Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, GA
Where Sandy Springs is
AtlantaColumbusAugusta-Richmond CountyMacon-Bibb CountySavannahAthens-Clarke CountySandy Springs
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Roberts, Isaac, House
Notable people from Sandy Springs
Harris BartonDeborah SilcoxGabriel Sterling
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Nearby cities
Dunwoody (3 mi)Brookhaven (5 mi)Chamblee (5 mi)Roswell (8 mi)Peachtree Corners (8 mi)Marietta (10 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sandy Springs, GA (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Anthony Davis, 56
Sandy Springs · Dekalb County · 30350
AKA Anthony Lamar Davis, Gony Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sandy Springs — frequently asked

What is the population of Sandy Springs, Georgia?
Sandy Springs has a population of about 107,198, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sandy Springs?
The median home value in Sandy Springs is $583,900, and the median gross rent is $1,789/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sandy Springs safe? What is the crime rate?
Sandy Springs Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 148 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sandy Springs face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Fulton County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs has 1 public schools (1 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sandy Springs?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Sandy Springs. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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