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Powder Springs.
About
Life in Powder Springs
With a median household income around $105,000 and a median home value near $333,000, you're looking at solid middle-class affordability for metro Atlanta, especially compared to closer-in neighborhoods, though rent runs about $1,583 monthly if you're not buying. The job market is stable with just 3.2 percent unemployment, and you're only about 35 minutes from downtown Atlanta via US 278 and I-20, making it workable for commuters who want more space and breathing room than the city proper. The community itself is genuinely integrated—just under 60 percent African American, 37 percent white, plus growing Asian and Latino communities—which creates a real neighborhood feel rather than a subdivision monotone.
Powder Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Foreign-Born
15.6%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Population Growth
+24.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.6% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Powder Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Powder Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (22.7%), and 13.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
46.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
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 14% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Powder Springs
In Powder Springs, rent runs 14% above the GA average, and home values are 10% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,462
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $364,257 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for GA
Unemployment in Powder Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cobb County, which includes Powder Springs, is close to the GA average.
Unemployment rate
Powder Springs: Cobb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cobb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Powder Springs is about 2% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Powder Springs 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
Commute33.3 min avg
How Powder Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Powder Springs, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 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 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Powder Springs runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
260
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
583.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Powder Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cobb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cobb County, which includes Powder Springs, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Hail | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $54,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Drought | $55,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,000 |
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
Cobb County, county-wide
Powder Springs is about 2% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cobb County, which includes Powder Springs, is typically good.
Median AQI
35
Cobb County, county-wide
Powder Springs is about 2% of Cobb County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Powder Springs has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
63
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 4.94" |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 4.94" |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 4.94" |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 4.03" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.18" |
| Jun | 82°F | 65°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 84°F | 68°F | 7.03" |
| Aug | 84°F | 68°F | 4.81" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.15" |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 4.46" |
| Dec | 55°F | 35°F | 4.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Powder Springs
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Powder Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.8 mi away · Austell
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.4 mi away · Hiram
Wellstar Douglas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Douglasville
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.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Powder Springs
Powder Springs's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 41.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Powder Springs (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 893 students · in-state tuition $15,441 · 48% graduate · median earnings $48,303 (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: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Powder Springs
Powder Springs has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
8 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
19 mi awayChattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
24 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
66 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
72 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
82 mi awayHorseshoe Bend National Military Park
National Military Park
86 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Powder Springs
Powder Springs Library
4181 Atlanta Street Bldg 1, Powder Springs
Cities Near Powder Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Powder Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Powder Springs FAQ
Is Powder Springs, Georgia affordable?⌄
Powder Springs's median rent is $1,583/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $105,070/year. Median home value is $332,900.
Is Powder Springs, Georgia safe?⌄
Powder Springs's violent crime rate was 260 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 584 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Powder Springs, Georgia?⌄
Cobb County, which includes Powder Springs, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Powder Springs, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Powder Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,583/month and median household income is $105,070/year. The median home value is $332,900. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Powder Springs, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Powder Springs is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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