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Life in College Park
If you're considering College Park, you're looking at a small, urban community of under 14,000 people sitting right on Atlanta's southern border—close enough to access the city's job market and culture without paying Atlanta prices. The job market leans heavily on hospitality and service work thanks to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport's presence, the Georgia International Convention Center, and over 5,000 hotel rooms in the city—plus Chick-fil-A's headquarters is actually based here, which contributes to local employment. The neighborhood has serious character: the College Park Historic District is Georgia's fourth-largest, with 853 recognized historical structures dating back to the 1880s-1940s, mostly beautiful Queen Anne and Craftsman bungalows that give the tree-lined streets real personality, and there's a growing cultural scene anchored by the Gateway Center Arena hosting the NBA G-League Skyhawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream.
College Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.7%
Foreign-Born
7.7%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.7% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in College Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In College Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (15.5%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
9.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
22.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below GA average
Rent, home values, and income in College Park
In College Park, rent runs 13% below the GA average, and home values are 7% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,611
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
21.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $274,177 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in College Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fulton County, which includes College Park, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
College Park: Fulton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fulton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
College Park is about 1% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What College Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute21.2 min avg
How College Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In College Park, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 295% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in College Park runs 295% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,301.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
6,372
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
College Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fulton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fulton County, which includes College Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $482,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $219,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fulton County, county-wide
College Park is about 1% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fulton County, which includes College Park, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fulton County, county-wide
College Park is about 1% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
College Park has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
2.2"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
36
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 36°F | 4.59" |
| Feb | 58°F | 39°F | 4.55" |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 4.68" |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 3.81" |
| May | 81°F | 61°F | 3.56" |
| Jun | 87°F | 69°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 89°F | 71°F | 4.30" |
| Sep | 84°F | 66°F | 3.82" |
| Oct | 74°F | 55°F | 3.28" |
| Nov | 64°F | 44°F | 3.98" |
| Dec | 56°F | 38°F | 4.57" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in College Park
College Park has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.2%
of residents
So Crescent Beh Hlth Sys - Anchor Hospital Campus
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 5.6 mi away · Riverdale
Southern Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Riverdale
Grady Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Atlanta
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in College Park
College Park's student/teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near College Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 26,623 students · in-state tuition $8,664 · 56% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
10.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,785 students · in-state tuition $12,008 · 93% graduate · median earnings $114,210 (10 yrs after entry)
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
9.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 13,693 students · in-state tuition $3,200 · 24% graduate · median earnings $51,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,298 students · in-state tuition $68,056 · 93% graduate · median earnings $93,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,603 students · in-state tuition $30,270 · 45% graduate · median earnings $46,867 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,414 students · in-state tuition $32,470 · 76% graduate · median earnings $65,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for College Park
College Park has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
23 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
27 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
74 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
85 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in College Park
College Park Branch Library
3647 Main Street, College Park
Cities Near College Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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College Park FAQ
Is College Park, Georgia affordable?⌄
College Park's median rent is $1,207/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,635/year. Median home value is $325,800.
Is College Park, Georgia safe?⌄
College Park's violent crime rate was 1302 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 6372 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in College Park, Georgia?⌄
Fulton County, which includes College Park, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in College Park, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in College Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,207/month and median household income is $51,635/year. The median home value is $325,800. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in College Park, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in College Park is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from