Sandy Springs

Highly sought-after suburban city delivering exceptional convenience

Welcome to Sandy Springs

Highly sought-after suburban city delivering exceptional convenience.

Nestled minutes north of Atlanta and adjacent to Buckhead, Sandy Springs offers incredibly desirable residential living in a prime location. This city delivers an array of exceptional amenities, including a wonderful selection of schools, nearby shopping and dining, direct access to Interstate 285, and unparalleled spaces for outdoor recreation. The area is currently home to a population of 108,080 (as of 2020) and is located in Fulton County.

Lining each road of this suburban oasis are stately, luxurious, and charming homes. Quiet and undisturbed, this community provides an outstanding quality of life for its residents. Prospective buyers who are seeking additional privacy and seclusion in the Atlanta area should definitely explore this gorgeous gem. Thanks to its close proximity to numerous parks, trails, and nature reserves, some neighborhoods feel as though they are in the middle of a wooded paradise but only minutes from all the conveniences of urban living.

What to Love

  • Tranquil suburban neighborhoods
  • Ultra-convenient locale (minutes to Atlanta, Buckhead, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and Roswell)
  • Numerous spaces for outdoor recreation
  • Idyllic homes

Local Lifestyle

After taking one trip through Sandy Springs, it is next to impossible not to adore this community. Brimming with picturesque homes and residential areas, a convenient selection of commercial establishments, and surrounded by nature, everything you could want or need is steps from home. Individuals commuting to Atlanta for work will appreciate the reasonable drive (downtown is located approximately 16 miles south of Sandy Springs). Overall, life here is nothing shy of comfortable and relaxed.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

The center of Sandy Springs, named City Springs, is bustling with an impressive array of shops, dining, and entertainment. City Springs also includes a 1,096 seat world-class Byers Theatre. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta oldest outdoor music venue, and minutes from City Springs, host the largest names in the entertainment industry.

Running your weekly errands? Do so with ease when you stop at the stores situated on (and near) Roswell Road NE. Stock up at places such as Trader Joe’s, Kroger, Penzeys Spices, Hollywood Feed pet store, Lidl, Whole Foods Market, and Publix. On the edge of town — at and around the Perimeter Mall — there are even more retailers to check out. Peruse new items at stores such as Target, T.J. Maxx, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, Total Wine & More, and many others.

Take a break from cooking at any one of the exceptional restaurants found in and around Sandy Springs. Residents have the option of enjoying a memorable dining experience at places such as Kaiser's Chophouse, il Giallo Osteria & Bar, Local Expedition Wood Fired Grill, The Select Restaurant + Bar, JINYA Ramen Bar, and C&S Seafood & Oyster Bar.

Things to Do

Nature enthusiasts find Sandy Springs especially suited to their preferences. Encompassed by acres upon acres of outdoor spaces, there are numerous ways to enjoy the outside.

Along the Chattahoochee River, there are several exceptionally tranquil places to spend your time. One of the most idyllic is the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Featuring miles of trails — some that are moderately challenging — as well as biking paths and scenic waterfront views, locals consider this to be an awe-inspiring spot to visit. Several other great places to check out (that are also along the river) include East Palisades Unit Indian Trail, Bamboo Forest, and Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

Close to area neighborhoods, there are even more ways to experience nature to the fullest while residing in Sandy Springs. Spend your off days at favorite spots such as Chastain Park, Big Trees Forest Preserve, Steel Canyon Golf Club, and Abernathy Greenway Park North.

​​​​​​​Schools

Close to Sandy Springs, enjoy a fantastic selection of quality elementary schools.
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Overview for Sandy Springs, GA

478,295 people live in Sandy Springs, where the median age is 35.2 and the average individual income is $49,894.45. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

478,295

Total Population

35.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$49,894.45

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Sandy Springs, GA

Sandy Springs has 209,451 households, with an average household size of 2. 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. 478,295 people call Sandy Springs home. The population density is 3,417.27 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

478,295

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35.2

Median Age

48.76 / 51.24%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
209,451

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$49,894.45

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Sandy Springs, GA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Sandy Springs. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Kimberly Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Miles Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elmentary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
5th - 6th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Deerwood Academy School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
K - 2nd
No rating available
Harriet Tubman School of Science & Technology
PUBLIC
K - 4th
No rating available
Continental Colony Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Fickett Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
West Manor Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Harper-Archer Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Atlanta Heights Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
1/5
Peachtree Road Lutheran Preschool
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Rivers Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Brandon Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Atlanta Classical Academy
PUBLIC
K - 12th
4/5
Christ The King School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
The Cathedral Preschool
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Carlisle Montessori School Of Buckhead
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - K
No rating available
Atlanta International School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Garden Hills Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Sutton Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Scott Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Morningside Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
APS-Forrest Hills Academy
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
No rating available
KIPP West Atlanta Young Scholars Academy
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
2/5
Burgess-Peterson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
KIPP Vision Primary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
John Lewis Invictus Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Kindezi Old 4th Ward
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
Ethos Classical Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 4th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Dar-Un-Noor Atlanta Science Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Chi Montessori Academy Inc
PRIVATE
K - 2nd
No rating available
Light Of The World Of Atlanta
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Wesley International Academy Charter Facility
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Boyd Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Hutchinson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
F. L. Stanton Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Dunbar Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Thomasville Heights Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Cleveland Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Cascade Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Peyton Forest Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Beecher Hills Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Gideons Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
3/5
Charles Drew Charter School Ja/Sa
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
4/5
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
SLAM Academy of Atlanta
PUBLIC
K - 5th
No rating available
The Childrens School
PRIVATE
PreK - 7th
No rating available
The Ron Clark Academy
PRIVATE
5th - 8th
No rating available
Healing Waters Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
King Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Long Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
David T Howard Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Humphries Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Sylvan Hills Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Slater Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
M. A. Jones Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Perkerson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Lin Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Centennial Academy
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
Brown Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Dobbs Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
1/5
Kipp Strive Academy
PUBLIC
5th - 8th
4/5
Corretta Scott King Womens' Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
2/5
Westside Atlanta Charter School
PUBLIC
K - 8th
3/5
Kipp WAYS Primary School
PUBLIC
K - 4th
2/5
Booker T. Washington High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls
PUBLIC
K - 9th
3/5
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys
PUBLIC
K - 9th
2/5
Berean Christian Junior Academy
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Heritage Preparatory School Of Ga
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Nicholas Orthodox Academy
PRIVATE
1st - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Toomer Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Benteen Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Maynard H. Jackson- Junior High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Charles R. Drew Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Parkside Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Heritage Academy Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Early College High School at Carver
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
Hillside Conant School
PUBLIC
1st - 12th
No rating available
Springdale Park Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
KIPP Strive Primary
PUBLIC
K - 4th
3/5
Woodson Park Academy
PUBLIC
K - 6th
No rating available
South Atlanta High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Tuskegee Airman Global Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
8th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
PRIVATE
9th - 10th
No rating available
Tamu S. Kanyama Prep Academy
PRIVATE
9th - 11th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Jackson Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Holy Spirit Prepartory School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
Smith Elementary School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
North Atlanta High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available

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