Atlanta, GA

Atlanta GA scores 99/100 on safety (well above average). Crime is about 7% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 93 (100 = avg); violent crime index 92; property crime index 93. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

Campus scores in the report: Atlanta Elementary (elementary) at 7/10; Atlanta Middle School (middle) at 7/10; Atlanta High School (high) at 8/10. On this 10-point scale, 7 is solidly middle; 9 is a standout.

District picture: about B+ (above average) · Top 35% statewide. Student-teacher staffing: 16:1. If schools drive your move, compare the specific campuses that serve your target address against statewide peers.

Typical rent in Atlanta is about $1,017/month (affordable). At $1,017/month for a typical unit, you need about $36,612+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $146,700.

Median household income is $52,597, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($52,597) clears the $36,612 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 63°F (highs near 72°F, lows near 53°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Atlanta: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 99/100) (2) Renters who want $1,017/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $36,612) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 99/100) (4) Households earning $36,612+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,017/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent, safety, and schools at once (Atlanta does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime and school maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $36,612 household income for $1,017/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Atlanta GA is worth pursuing for high earners and households that clear the income bar below.

The strongest upside is housing cost: typical rent near $1,017/month keeps the comfort income line around $36,612.

The biggest practical risk is still housing: confirm you can carry $1,017/month plus utilities before you sign.