What are the schools like in Atlanta, TX?

Atlanta is served primarily by ATLANTA ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Atlanta?

The median household income in Atlanta, TX is $62,215 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Atlanta, TX?

Atlanta has an average high temperature of 56.2°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Atlanta, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Atlanta, TX affordable or expensive?

Atlanta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Atlanta is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,800 and the median rent is $909 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Atlanta, TX?

Atlanta has a violent crime rate of 276.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 959.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Atlanta, TX a Good Place to Live?

Atlanta is a small town of 5,453 in Texas, with a median household income of $62,215 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Atlanta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Atlanta 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: 92.9

Atlanta's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Atlanta costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Atlanta, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$909	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,215	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Atlanta's violent crime rate is 276.9 per 100,000 residents — 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

276.9 /100k

Property Crime

959.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Atlanta is served primarily by ATLANTA ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Atlanta, TX	National Avg
School District	ATLANTA ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Atlanta sees average highs of 56.2°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Atlanta, TX
Average High — January	56.2°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Atlanta, TX	National Avg
Population	5,453	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	10.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Queen City, TX 3 mi Bloomburg, TX 7 mi Bivins, TX 7 mi Domino, TX 11 mi Douglassville, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Atlanta

Atlanta, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75551

Atlanta vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atlanta, TX affordable or expensive?

Atlanta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Atlanta roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,800 and median rent is $909/month.

What is the crime rate in Atlanta, TX?

Atlanta's violent crime rate is 276.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 959.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Atlanta?

Public schools in Atlanta are operated by ATLANTA ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Atlanta, TX a good place to live?

Atlanta, TX has a population of 5,453, a median household income of $62,215, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Atlanta?

Atlanta averages 56.2°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Atlanta?

Atlanta, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75551.

What is the population of Atlanta?

The population of Atlanta, Texas is 5,453 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Atlanta?

Key numbers for living in Atlanta: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $151,800, median household income $62,215, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Atlanta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.