Located north of Atlanta, Sandy Springs is an ITP and OTP community—its borders encompass land both inside and outside the perimeter of Interstate 285. With an estimated population of about 108,000, Sandy Springs ranks as the sixth-largest city in Georgia and the second-largest city in metro Atlanta. Sandy Springs is part of Fulton County. Public schools in Sandy Springs are run by the Fulton County School System, one of the largest districts in the state. Sandy Springs has 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Sandy Springs has amassed numerous accolades and awards since it was incorporated as a city in 2005.
Sandy Springs is a city in its own right, with a population exceeding 100,000, but it is dwarfed by Atlanta to the south and is considered a suburb of the larger city. As cities go, it is relatively young, and it feels somewhat shiny and new, with abundant development underway. Its cost-of-living index is 137 on a national scale of 100, and the rest of Georgia scores 93. Median home price is almost three times the state average, but the average rent charged is just over the state norm.
Doing without an automobile would be difficult in Sandy Springs, even though three bus routes run through it, and MARTA's red line, served by four local stations, will quickly deliver rail riders to Buckhead, Midtown, Downtown Atlanta, and to the huge Atlanta International Airport. Although numerous parks, playgrounds, and nature trails are available, they are leisure-time "destinations" rather than a lifestyle statement.
Sandy Springs is in no way a traditional city, but it boasts a downtown area that includes the original natural springs it was named for. Northside Tower has long been considered a downtown landmark. Its various neighborhoods comprise homes, shops, restaurants, offices, commercial centers, and the largest medical center in Georgia. It shares the sprawling Perimeter Center development with neighboring Dunwoody.
The oldest house in Sandy Springs dates to 1842, and in 1950, the Georgia state legislature blocked Atlanta's attempt to annex the growing community. It remained under county jurisdiction for the next five decades, despite housing booms and major growth. Its road to cityhood was not without significant roadblocks, and Sandy Springs only achieved full independence in 2005, when its residents voted 94% to 6% in favor of incorporation.
107,198 people live in Sandy Springs, where the median age is 37.1 and the average individual income is $80,857. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sandy Springs, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Crave Kitchen and Bistro, Ubikwitas7 World Of Hats, and Sirena Scuba Certification.
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| Shopping | 1.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.18 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.65 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.46 miles | 25 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.47 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.38 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.31 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.54 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.2 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.14 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.7 miles | 26 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.33 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.79 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.61 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.65 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.24 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.51 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Sandy Springs has 52,035 households, with an average household size of 2.05. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sandy Springs do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 107,198 people call Sandy Springs home. The population density is 2,846.65 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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