Median Income
$77,488
household / year
Median Home Value
$242,200
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,461
gross / month
Cost of Living
101
national avg = 100

Is South Fulton, GA a Good Place to Live?

South Fulton is a mid-sized city of 107,865 in Georgia, with a median household income of $77,488 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: South Fulton stands out for below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether South Fulton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All South Fulton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

South Fulton's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in South Fulton costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric South Fulton, GA National Avg
Median Home Value $242,200 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,461 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 69.2% 65.9%
Median Household Income $77,488 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

South Fulton's violent crime rate is 470.5 per 100,000 residents — 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
470.5 /100k
Property Crime
1907.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

South Fulton is served primarily by State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric South Fulton, GA National Avg
School District State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy —
Elementary Schools N/A —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 18.0:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 93.1% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Fulton sees average highs of 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 54.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.2 inches of snow per year.

MetricSouth Fulton, GA
Average High — January54.0°F
Average High — July90.1°F
Annual Precipitation54.2"
Annual Snowfall2.2"

Demographics

MetricSouth Fulton, GANational Avg
Population107,865—
Median Age37.138.9
Unemployment Rate7.8%3.7%
Avg Commute Time32.5 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)4.4%59.3%
Black or African American91.3%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%18.9%
Asian0.7%6.3%
Under 1824.1%22.2%
65 and over11.4%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Union City, GA 3 mi Fairburn, GA 6 mi East Point, GA 7 mi College Park, GA 7 mi Palmetto, GA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in South Fulton

South Fulton, GA is covered by 6 ZIP codes:

30349 30213 30331 30296 30336 30272

South Fulton vs Other Cities

South Fulton, GA vs Union City, GA South Fulton, GA vs Fairburn, GA South Fulton, GA vs East Point, GA South Fulton, GA vs College Park, GA South Fulton, GA vs Palmetto, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

South Fulton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts South Fulton roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $242,200 and median rent is $1,461/month.
South Fulton's violent crime rate is 470.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1907.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Fulton are operated by State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 39.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Fulton, GA has a population of 107,865, a median household income of $77,488, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Fulton averages 54.0°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.2 inches with about 2.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Fulton, GA is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 30349, 30213, 30331, 30296, 30336, 30272.
The population of South Fulton, Georgia is 107,865 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Fulton: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $242,200, median household income $77,488, crime index 111 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Fulton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.