Welcome to the Sandy Springs
The city of Sandy Springs was incorporated in 2005. Located just north of the city of Atlanta, Sandy Springs is now the 7th largest city in Georgia.
With a thriving business community of its own boasting several Fortune 500 companies and its close proximity to downtown Atlanta, Sandy Springs is one of the most desirable locations in the greater Atlanta area.
Sandy Springs Real Estate boasts beautiful homes, from million dollar estates to urban townhomes to starter homes, coupled with desirable public and private schools make Sandy Springs real estate a sought after location for professionals and families.
We hope you find useful information about Sandy Springs on this website.
Sandy Springs Southeast Neighborhoods
The Southeast neighborhood district is located south of I-285, east of Roswell Road, and north of the City of Atlanta.
Benton Woods Civic Association
Located in the Southeast district, the Benton Woods neighborhood includes 1950's to 1970's era homes. The neighborhood has mixed residential styles and types. The association has as its purpose to "encourage friendship and mutual concern for the neighborhood and community" among its residents who range from young families to senior citizens. The Benton Woods association includes 48 homes in the Benton Woods subdivision plus 25 additional homes on Tall Oaks Drive. The area is bounded by Lakeview apartments and I-285 to the north, Berkeley Run apartments and Sherrell Drive to the east; Glenridge Drive and Summit Glen apartments to the south; and Remington apartments and Roswell Road to the west. Keystreets within the neighborhood are Benton Woods Drive, Windy Ridge Drive, Castleridge Drive, and Tall Oaks Drive. 73 homes.
Highpoint Civic Association
The Highpoint Civic Association district is located inside I-285 within an area bounded on the north by Glenridge Drive, on the south by Nancy Creek, on the west by Roswell Road, on the east by Peachtree Dunwoody, and bi-sected by GA 400. Principle streets include High Point Road, Windsor Parkway, Northland Drive, Franklin Road, High Brook Drive, and Forest Hills Drive. The Highpoint district includes more than 18 neighborhoods featuring homes built from the 1950's such as High Point Forest, to new homes such as Morgan Farm, Inland Point, and Windsor at Peachtree. The residential mix ranges from single professionals, to young marrieds in starter homes, to young families with children, to established families and seniors. Activities include a summer family day at Ridgeview Park, fall block party, and October "Meet the Candidates" political forum. 1,700 homes.
Ridgeview Neighborhood Civic Association
The Ridgeview Neighborhood Civic Association dates back to the 1960's, with some recent home construction on Peachtree Dunwoody, the main street through the neighborhood. Association boundaries include Trimble Road on the West, DeKalb County to the east and Interstate I-285 on the north, to Windsor Parkway on the south. Ridgeview Neighborhood Association is dedicated to preserving the residential character of the district, and represents the interests of the residents of the area on such issues as zoning, traffic control, building code or other county ordinance violations, and area beautification. 160 homes.
Willow Glen Condominium Association
Willow Glen Condominium Association is a residential community located off Glenridge Drive that was built in the 1970's. Association concerns include zoning, control of apartment construction, revitalization of Roswell Road, and the incorporation of Sandy Springs. 72 Homes.
Woodchase Homeowners Assoc.
Sandy Springs Southwest Neighborhoods
The Southwest neighborhood district is located south of I-285, west of Roswell Road, and north of the City of Atlanta.
Cherokee Park Civic Association
The Cherokee Park Civic Association is located inside I-285 west of Roswell Road, east of Lake Forest, south of Long Island, and north of Wieuca. Key streets include Kitty Hawk Drive, Kitty Hawk Place, Mystic Place, and Mystic Drive. Homes were built in the 1950s. 92 homes.
Glencastle/Burdette Homeowners Association
Londonberry Neighborhood & Garden Club
The Londonberry Garden Club, founded in 1957, serves the district as a garden club as well as disseminator of neighborhood information. The neighborhood district is located south of I-285, and is bounded by Long Island Drive and Powers Ferry Road. Key streets include Londonberry Road, London Drive, Kenbrook Way, Kenbrook Drive, Middlebury Lane, Marbury Circle, New London Trace, and Windship Place. Activities include family picnics, neighborhood egg hunt & social, garden club luncheon, and monthly garden club programs. 130+ homes.
Idlewood Valley
Marchman Estates Homeowners Association
The Marchman Estates Homeowners Association district includes approximately 22 single-family homes, two of which are original farmhouses from the 1940's. The other homes were built in the early 1960's and were called Marchman Estates. Some of the homes have been renovated from their original 60's style. The residents vary from young married couples with no children, to young families, to middle aged families with teens, to seniors. Located just inside I-285, the Marchman Estates Homeowners Association district is bounded by Eden Roc Lane, Michelle Circle Lake Forest Drive. Key streets are Eden Roc Lane, Marchman Drive, and Marchman Circle. 22 homes.
Merlandale, Pine & forest Lake Association
The Merlandale neighborhood district includes Merlendale Drive, Merlendale Court, Pine Lake Drive, and Forest Lake Drive. 100 homes.
Northside Woods Neighborhood Association
The Northside Woods neighborhood district includes over 400 homes, most built since the 1970's. Key streets include Northside Drive, Rebel Trail, Mount Paran Road, and Crest Valley Road. The Association was organized to protect the neighborhood's interests on zoning issues and preserve the residential status as currently designated. 400 homes.
Prado North Condominium Association
The Prado North condominiums are located inside I-285 on Northwoods Drive (formerly Copeland Road) just off Roswell Road.
Powers Lake Homeowners Association
The Powers Lake neighborhood district is located south of I-285 near Powers Ferry Road, North Powers Ferry and Mt. Vernon Highway. The subdivision, built in the 1980's, features 62 homes, walking trails, and tennis courts framed by an eight-acre lake. 62 homes.
Riverside @ I-285 Homeowners Association
An informal group consisting of Fox Ridge, Fair Oaks Manor, and Riverside Drive residents south of I-285, concerned about Sandy Springs traffic, integrity of neighborhoods, and preservation of quality schools. 30+ homes.
Sandy Springs Central East Neighborhoods
The Central East neighborhood district is located east of Roswell Road, north of I-285, and south of Spalding Drive.
Aberdeen Forest Homeowners Association
The Aberdeen Forest Homeowners Association, which began as the Aberdeen Area Homeowners Association in 1985, was incorporated in 1993. The neighborhood district is bounded by Glenridge Drive to the west, Mt. Vernon Highway to the north, Hammond Drive to the south, and Barfield Road to the east. Key streets are Glenairy Drive, Glenairy Court, Aberdeen Drive, Aberdeen Court plus contiguous properties on Glenridge Drive and Mt. Vernon Highway. The association keeps the neighborhood informed on zoning, road construction, garden club news, and social functions such as Christmas and 4th of July parties. 100+ homes.
Autumn Chace Homeowners Association
Glenridge Close Homeowners Association
Glenridge Close is located on Glenridge Drive between Mount Vernon Highway and Abernathy Road. This 42-home neighborhood association was formed in 1992 and includes residents living on Glenridge Close Drive, Glenridge Close Court and Glenridge Close Circle. The homes were built between 1992 and 1993. The HOA Annual Meeting is held in the fall of each year.
Glenridge Hammond Neighborhood Association
The Glenridge Forest - Hammond Hills Neighborhood Association recently abbreviated their name to simply "Glenridge Hammond Neighborhood Association". The neighborhood is located immediately north of I-285, with boundaries that include Johnson Ferry Road on the north, Boylston Road on the west, and Glenridge Drive to the east. Notably, Hammond Drive bisects the neighborhood. The majority of the 500 homes in Glenridge Hammond were built between 1957 and 1965 and are predominately brick ranch style homes. The neighborhood association is supported through volunteer annual membership dues, donations and the active involvement of spirited volunteers. Residents enjoy and appreciate the quaint charm and beauty of the neighborhood as well its proximity to the heart of the Sandy Springs "town center". Activities include neighborhood clean-up-fix-up weekends as well as other fundraising projects such as car washes, plant sales, pine straw sales, a tour of homes, etc.
Glenridge Unit Owners Association, Inc.
The Glenridge Home Owners Association, Inc. includes 46 self managed condominium town homes built in the 1970's. The neighborhood district is located at the intersection of Glenridge Drive and Roswell Road. The association concerns itself primarily with traffic, crime, and zoning issues. Special activities include the Spring Fling, the annual meeting, and long term improvement projects. 46 homes.
The Greater Branches Neighborhood Association
The Greater Branches Neighborhood Association is located north of Abernathy Road and south of Spalding Drive, between Peachtree Dunwoody and Mt. Vernon Highway.
Mt. Vernon Woods Community Association
The Mount Vernon Woods Association district is bounded by Abernathy Road to the north, Mt. Vernon Highway to the south, Roswell Road to the west, and Glenridge Drive to the east. Key neighborhood streets include Vernon Woods Drive, Cherry Tree Lane, and Williamson Drive. Most of the 239 homes in this subdivision were built in the 1950's.
In 1996, Mount Vernon Woods Community enacted a "permanent" homeowners association. 162 members pay dues (of $300 per year) to maintain common areas, support neighborhood swim tennis facilities, and provide for the long term stability of the neighborhood.
Northern Crescent Association
Peachtree Dunwoody North Civic Association
The Peachtree Dunwoody North Civic Association is located near where Peachtree Dunwoody Road intersects at Spalding Drive. The neighborhood is about 35 years old.
Spalding Woods Civic Association
Spalding Woods is a 30 year old community bounded by Roswell Road to the east, Dalrymple to the north, GA 400 to the west, and Glenlake Parkway to the south. The Association seeks to keep the neighborhood and Sandy Springs an attractive vibrant community for our residents of all ages, races and creeds. 260 homes.
SANDY SPRINGS CENTRAL WEST NEIGHBORHOODS
The Central West neighborhood district is located west of Roswell Road, north of I-285 and south of the Chattahoochee River.
Amberidge Homeowners Association
The Amberidge Homeowners Association is located in west Sandy Springs near Johnson Ferry Road. The 155-home association includes residents of Amberidge Trail, Old Cabin Road, Amberglades Lane, Mossy Vale Way and River Valley Road west to Colewood Way. The neighborhood features homes built from the 1950's and 1960's in various residential styles and types. The resident mix ranges from single professionals, to young married couples in starter homes, to young families with children, to established families and seniors. The Association's Board and members participate actively in Sandy Springs community building efforts. Neighborhood social activities include: Newcomer's Cocktail Parties; Easter Egg Hunt; Halloween children's parade; Summer Block Party; Holiday Party.
Avallon Homeowners Assoc.
Breakwater Homeowner Association
The Breakwater Homeowner Association district is bounded by Johnson Ferry Road, Riverside Drive, and the North Mill neighborhood. The officers and board monitor zoning and transportation issues, keep the neighborhood abreast of community affairs, and sponsor homeowner social activities. 114 homes.
Chattahoochee North Homeowners Assoc.
Forestwood Lane Homeowners Association
The Forestwood Lane Association is located just north of I-285, one block south of Hammond Drive. Forestwood Lane is the main street in this neighborhood, which features 19 homes built in the 1960's.
Grosvenor Place Association
The Grosvenor Homeowners Association is located north of I-285 between Hammond Drive, Mitchell Road to the west, and Lake Forrest Drive to the east. Key streets are Grosvenor Place and Embassy Court. Most homes date to the 1980's. 35 homes.
Heards Forest Homeowners Assoc.
Lost Forest Civic AssociationThe Lost Forest neighborhood is located in just off Brandon Mill Road in central west Sandy Springs. Association activities include several parties a year including a 4th July parade complete with fire truck, and a Halloween party and wienie roast for kids.
North Harbor Homeowners Association
The North Harbor subdivision includes homes built mostly in the 1970's. Located just south of the Chattahoochee River corridor, the North Harbor neighborhood district is bounded on the west and north by Riverside Drive, on the east by Johnson Ferry Road, and on the south by Amberidge and Lorian Woods subdivisions. Streets within the subdivision include Blackwater Trail, Blackwater Cove, Schooner Circle, Sea Marsh Court, North Harbor Drive, North Harbor court, Clipper Trail, Chesapeake Point, Lighthouse Point, and Old Harbor Drive. The homeowners association holds board meetings every other month, and sponsors three to four social functions per year in cooperation with the swim and tennis club. 159 homes.
North Mill Road Neighborhood
North Riverside Neighborhood Association
The North Riverside Neighborhood Association includes River North and Riverside Estates subdivisions. The neighborhood district is bounded by Riverside Drive to the north, Marsh Creek to the south, the Chattahoochee River on the west, and Brandon Mill to the east. Many of the homes were constructed between the 1960's and the 1990's. North Riverside is one of the first neighborhoods in Georgia to be certified by the National Wildlife Association as a habitat for endangered non-game wildlife species. 260 homes.
North Springs Homeowners Association
The homes in the Devonwood-Wyncourtney neighborhood district were built in the 1960s and 1970s. The district is bordered by Dalrymple to the North, Brandon Mill Road to the west, and includes some homes on Brandon Mill, Dalrymple, and Spalding Drive. 400+ homes.
River Chase Homeowners Association
The River Chase Homeowners Association is bounded by the Chattahoochee River to the north and Heards Ferry Road to the south. The subdivision is a friendly and active neighborhood with many special amenities for resident families, including a large swim facility, lighted tennis courts and a clubhouse and picnic area by the Chattahoochee River. Special programs and activities include swim and tennis teams for children and adults, holiday and theme parties, a progressive dinner party in February sponsored by the Garden Club, couples bridge group, wine tasting course, and grand parenting club. 165 homes.
Underwood Hills - Long Island Association
The Underwood Hills/Long Island Estates Homeowners Association represents the membership on community and regional issues including transportation, zoning, land use, etc. The neighborhood includes homes built in the late 1950's to 1960's. The area is bounded by Rivershore Estates to the west, Johnson Ferry Road to the east, River Valley Road to the north, and Sandy Springs Circle to the south. Key streets are: Angus Trail, Bonnie Lane, Long Island Place, Long Island Court, Long Island Drive, Underwood Drive, Colebridge Road, Burdette Drive, Scott Valley Road, Bridgewood Valley Road, Colewood Way, and Colewood Court. Activities include annual block party, welcoming committee, Neighborhood Watch, and neighborhood design. 300 homes.
Whispering Pines Neighborhood Association
The Whispering Pines Neighborhood district is bounded by Abernathy Road, Roswell Road, Johnson Ferry Road, and Sandy Springs Circle. Wright Road is one of the key streets. The homeowners association seeks to promote the civic interests of the homeowners by full participation in the political process. Special events and activities include the annual block party and Halloween Hayride. 161 homes.
Winterthur Homeowners Association
Winterthur Homeowners Association extends from the Chattahoochee River on the east, to Northside Drive on the west, to River Chase on the north, and an office park on the south. Activities include a women's brunch, holiday party, progressive dinner, and fall picnic. 59 homes.
Wyndham Hills Homeowners Association
SANDY SPRINGS NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOODS
The Northeast neighborhood district is located in the northeast "panhandle" area known also as Dunwoody extending east towards DeKalb County.
Four Seasons Subdivision
The Four Seasons Subdivision, developed in the 1970s, is located off Spalding Drive near Roberts Drive. Four seasons is an active community with swim tennis facility. Social activities include weekly summer cookouts at the clubhouse and an annual garage to raise funds for the association. Key streets are Innsbruck Drive and Winged Foot Drive. 76 homes.
River Oaks Homeowners Association
Initial development of the River Oaks neighborhood district began about 20 years ago, with new homes still being built. Key roads include Lazy Oaks Court, Lazy River Lane, Misty Oaks Drive, and Nunally Place. 75 homes.
Rivergate Homeowners Association
The Rivergate neighborhood district is located off the 2600 block of Spalding Drive between Jet Ferry and Roberts Drive. Key streets are Brandon Hall Drive, Quiet Water Drive, and Habersham Waters Drive. 185 homes.
Woodland Forest Homeowners Association
The Woodland Forest neighborhood district is located in the Dunwoody area of Sandy Springs just east of Georgia 400. Most of the homes were built in the '70s. The area is bounded on the east by DeKalb County, and by Spalding Drive near its intersection with Chamblee-Dunwoody Road. 59 homes.
Wyncourtney Garden Club
SANDY SPRINGS NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOODS
The Northwest neighborhood district is located west of Roswell Road bounded by the City of Roswell and Cobb County.
Grogan's Bluff Homeowners Assoc.
Grogan's Bluff is located off Roswell Rd. one mile south of Northridge Rd. and Ga. 400. The 126-acre development is situated on a 100-acre tract along Bull Sluice Lake on the Chattahoochee River, and was built around the natural landscape to protect the heavily wooded property. The approximately 150 homes were built between 1984 and 1987. The Bentwater subdivision is accessed through Grogan's Bluff. Grogan's Bluff amenities include a swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, a clubhouse and professionally maintained common areas.
Huntcliff Homeowners Association
The Huntcliff neighborhood district is bounded by the Chattahoochee River to the north and west, Roswell Road on the East, and Hightower Road to the south. The Association was formed to maintain the integrity of the community, and to protect and enhance neighborhood property values. Homes date from the 1970s to the present. Neighborhood activities include the new neighbor welcome and newsletter. 450 Homes.
Woodcliff Condominium Association
Woodcliff are located off Ison Road. Ison Road intersects with Roswell Rd. one light south of the North Ridge / Roswell Rd. intersection. Our condominium complex has 150 units. The complex was built in the early 70's. Our natural landscapes and surrounding wooded buffer makes Woodcliff a serene and beautiful community to live in.
Races in Sandy Springs:
- White Non-Hispanic (73.0%)
- Black (12.0%)
- Hispanic (9.9%)
- Other race (4.9%)
- Two or more races (1.9%)
- Asian Indian (1.3%)
- Chinese (0.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: English (12.6%), German (11.6%), Irish (11.0%), United States (6.9%), Italian (4.0%), Scottish (3.2%).
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For population 25 years and over in Sandy Springs
- High school or higher: 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 60.2%
- Graduate or professional degree: 21.0%
- Unemployed: 2.9%
- Mean travel time to work: 24.9 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Sandy Springs CDP
- Never married: 35.7%
- Now married: 47.9%
- Separated: 1.7%
- Widowed: 4.5%
- Divorced: 10.1%
17.5% Foreign born (8.9% Latin America, 3.1% Asia, 3.1% Europe |
Total population: 85,524 (Urban population: 85,524, Rural population: 0
Houses: 42,744 (39,219 occupied: 17,887 owner occupied, 21,332 renter occupied)
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $400,700
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $862
Median gross rent in Sandy Springs, GA in 2000: $892
Housing units in Sandy Springs with a mortgage: 11,600 (1,029 second mortgage, 2,266 home equity loan, 35 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 3,484
Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Sandy Springs, Georgia:
- 1 room: 47
- 2 rooms: 147
- 3 rooms: 339
- 4 rooms: 792
- 5 rooms: 1661
- 6 rooms: 2121
- 7 rooms: 2535
- 8 rooms: 2745
- 9 or more rooms: 7500
Rooms in renter-occupied housing units and apartments:
- 1 room: 857
- 2 rooms: 2765
- 3 rooms: 4950
- 4 rooms: 5875
- 5 rooms: 4564
- 6 rooms: 1633
- 7 rooms: 421
- 8 rooms: 95
- 9 or more rooms: 172
Year house built:
- 1999 to March 2000: 984
- 1995 to 1998: 4504
- 1990 to 1994: 4707
- 1980 to 1989: 13502
- 1970 to 1979: 9127
- 1960 to 1969: 6593
- 1950 to 1959: 2633
- 1940 to 1949: 372
- 1939 or earlier: 322
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Sandy Springs:
- no bedroom: 47
- 1 bedrooms: 538
- 2 bedrooms: 2768
- 3 bedrooms: 4678
- 4 bedrooms: 6214
- 5 or more bedrooms: 3642
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
- no bedroom: 874
- 1 bedrooms: 8330
- 2 bedrooms: 9792
- 3 bedrooms: 2070
- 4 bedrooms: 188
- 5 or more bedrooms: 78
Vehicles available in Sandy Springs in owner-occupied houses:
- no vehicle: 403
- 1 vehicle: 4730
- 2 vehicles: 8924
- 3 vehicles: 2979
- 4 vehicles: 644
- 5 or more vehicles: 207
Vehicles available in renter-occupied housing units:
- no vehicle: 2172
- 1 vehicle: 11543
- 2 vehicles: 6234
- 3 vehicles: 1148
- 4 vehicles: 142
- 5 or more vehicles: 93
Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Sandy Springs, GA:
- Less than $10,000: 10
- $10,000 to $14,999: 0
- $15,000 to $19,999: 9
- $20,000 to $24,999: 10
- $25,000 to $29,999: 0
- $30,000 to $34,999: 0
- $35,000 to $39,999: 5
- $40,000 to $49,999: 9
- $50,000 to $59,999: 28
- $60,000 to $69,999: 64
- $70,000 to $79,999: 128
- $80,000 to $89,999: 118
- $90,000 to $99,999: 169
- $100,000 to $124,999: 381
- $125,000 to $149,999: 651
- $150,000 to $174,999: 483
- $175,000 to $199,999: 635
- $200,000 to $249,999: 1345
- $250,000 to $299,999: 1866
- $300,000 to $399,999: 3612
- $400,000 to $499,999: 2293
- $500,000 to $749,999: 2195
- $750,000 to $999,999: 554
- $1,000,000 or more: 519
Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Sandy Springs:
- Less than $100: 56
- $100 to $149: 127
- $150 to $199: 70
- $200 to $249: 77
- $250 to $299: 53
- $300 to $349: 76
- $350 to $399: 60
- $400 to $449: 214
- $450 to $499: 122
- $500 to $549: 260
- $550 to $599: 598
- $600 to $649: 1362
- $650 to $699: 2025
- $700 to $749: 2582
- $750 to $799: 3079
- $800 to $899: 4437
- $900 to $999: 2390
- $1,000 to $1,249: 2269
- $1,250 to $1,499: 602
- $1,500 to $1,999: 389
- $2,000 or more: 188
- No cash rent: 278
Household type by relationship
Households: 85038
- In family households: 59355 (14998 male householders, 4964 female householders)
16199 spouses, 17027 children (15944 natural, 464 adopted, 619 stepchildren), 415 grandchildren, 1548 brothers or sisters, 392 parents, 1587 other relatives, 2225 non-relatives
- In nonfamily households: 25683 (8593 male householders (5794 living alone)), 10627 female householders (8287 living alone)), 6463 nonrelatives
- In group quarters: 486 (57 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 9806 2-persons, 4345 3-persons, 3499 4-persons, 1490 5-persons, 374 6-persons, 448 7-or-more-persons
Size of nonfamily households: 14081 1-person, 4295 2-persons, 616 3-persons, 159 4-persons, 63 5-persons, 6 6-persons, 0 7-or-more-persons
Year of entry for the foreign-born population (15052 people)
- 1995 to March 2000: 7880
- 1990 to 1994: 2839
- 1985 to 1989: 1309
- 1980 to 1984: 892
- 1975 to 1979: 825
- 1970 to 1974: 430
- 1965 to 1969: 177
- Before 1965: 700
Number of people working at home: 2609 (5.1% of all workers)
Travel time to work
- Less than 5 minutes: 979
- 5 to 9 minutes: 3109
- 10 to 14 minutes: 5756
- 15 to 19 minutes: 7935
- 20 to 24 minutes: 9275
- 25 to 29 minutes: 4130
- 30 to 34 minutes: 8872
- 35 to 39 minutes: 1523
- 40 to 44 minutes: 1759
- 45 to 59 minutes: 2946
- 60 to 89 minutes: 1864
- 90 or more minutes: 601
Household income:
- Less than $10,000: 1668
- $10,000 to $14,999: 1327
- $15,000 to $19,999: 1272
- $20,000 to $24,999: 1531
- $25,000 to $29,999: 1619
- $30,000 to $34,999: 2100
- $35,000 to $39,999: 2372
- $40,000 to $44,999: 2161
- $45,000 to $49,999: 1907
- $50,000 to $59,999: 3455
- $60,000 to $74,999: 4343
- $75,000 to $99,999: 4364
- $100,000 to $124,999: 2914
- $125,000 to $149,999: 1627
- $150,000 to $199,999: 2240
- $200,000 or more: 4282
First ancestries reported:
- Other groups: 20812
- English: 7996
- German: 6743
- Irish: 6392
- United States or American: 5908
- Italian: 2732
- Scotch-Irish: 1953
- Russian: 1932
- Scottish: 1789
- Subsaharan African:: 1613
- Polish: 1468
- French (except Basque): 1434
- European: 1242
- African: 936
- Brazilian: 711
- Dutch: 693
- British: 647
- Swedish: 597
- West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 492
- Greek: 483
- Eastern European: 401
- Norwegian: 365
- French Canadian: 346
- Hungarian: 342
- South African: 307
- Arab:: 302
- Austrian: 286
- Turkish: 285
- Ukrainian: 273
- Welsh: 267
- Jamaican: 230
- Danish: 221
- Yugoslavian: 216
- Portuguese: 206
- Canadian: 192
- Lithuanian: 178
- Romanian: 163
- Northern European: 154
- Lebanese: 145
- Swiss: 128
- Haitian: 106
- Czechoslovakian: 99
- Nigerian: 94
- Other Subsaharan African: 94
- Iranian: 90
- Slovak: 83
- Finnish: 78
- Slovene: 73
- Czech: 65
- Scandinavian: 57
- Croatian: 57
- Australian: 54
- Arab/Arabic: 51
- Israeli: 50
- Serbian: 50
- Bulgarian: 44
- U.S. Virgin Islander: 43
- Kenyan: 40
- Belgian: 39
- Egyptian: 34
- Slavic: 32
- Celtic: 32
- Armenian: 32
- Trinidadian and Tobagonian: 31
- Moroccan: 29
- Guyanese: 29
- Zimbabwean: 28
- Macedonian: 27
- Palestinian: 27
- Ghanian: 26
- West Indian: 25
- Sudanese: 23
- Estonian: 22
- British West Indian: 21
- Ethiopian: 21
- Basque: 21
- Somalian: 19
- Sierra Leonean: 17
- Afghan: 17
- Latvian: 15
- Belizean: 13
- Bahamian: 13
- Cypriot: 12
- Alsatian: 12
- New Zealander: 11
- Bermudan: 10
- Syrian: 9
- Albanian: 8
- Liberian: 8
- Jordanian: 7
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
- This state: 23109
- Northeast: 12598
- Midwest: 10433
- South: 20028
- West: 3064
39% of Sandy Springs residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 32% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 38% lived in Georgia.
Education attainment for males 25 years and older:
- No schooling: 258
- Nursery to 4th grade: 51
- 5th and 6th grade: 509
- 7th and 8th grade: 258
- 9th grade: 152
- 10th grade: 223
- 11th grade: 158
- 12th grade, no diploma: 389
- High school graduate (or equivalency): 2,946
- Less than 1 year of college: 968
- Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 3,139
- Associate degree: 1,375
- Bachelor's degree: 11,778
- Master's degree: 4,127
- Professional school degree: 2,919
- Doctorate degree: 639
Education attainment for females 25 years and older:
- No schooling: 164
- Nursery to 4th grade: 57
- 5th and 6th grade: 254
- 7th and 8th grade: 205
- 9th grade: 179
- 10th grade: 210
- 11th grade: 131
- 12th grade, no diploma: 555
- High school graduate (or equivalency): 3,890
- Less than 1 year of college: 1,394
- Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 4,780
- Associate degree: 2,343
- Bachelor's degree: 12,446
- Master's degree: 3,966
- Professional school degree: 1,092
- Doctorate degree: 246
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 1.9%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 2.3%
Unemployment rate for Black males: 5.7%
Unemployment rate for Black females: 3.7%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 8.9%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Asian males: 2.4%
Unemployment rate for Asian females: 3.4%
Unemployment rate for other race males: 3.1%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 8.6%
Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 6.0%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 1.9%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 4.1%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 10.6%
Median household income in 1999 for:
- White non-Hispanic householders: $65,768
- Black householders: $45,172
- American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $34,891
- Asian householders: $63,633
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $56,250
- Some other householders: $49,961
- Two or more householders: $50,096
- Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $47,079
Median house value for:
- White Non-Hispanic householders: $348,600
- Black or African American householders: $185,700
- American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $129,900
- Asian householders: $322,500
- Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $225,000
- Some other race householders: $334,300
- Two or more races householders: $328,400
- Hispanic or Latino householders: $247,900
Housing units in structures:
- One, detached: 14,374
- One, attached: 2,881
- Two: 250
- 3 or 4: 2,104
- 5 to 9: 6,937
- 10 to 19: 7,931
- 20 to 49: 3,438
- 50 or more: 4,806
- Mobile homes: 23
Median worth of mobile homes: $243,800
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Sandy Springs:
- DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE (about 10 miles; MARIETTA, GA; ID: MGE)
- THE WILLIAM B HARTSFIELD ATLANTA INTL (about 22 miles; ATLANTA, GA; ID: ATL)
- RICHARD B RUSSELL (about 62 miles; ROME, GA; ID: RMG)
Other public-use airports nearest to Sandy Springs:
- DEKALB-PEACHTREE (about 7 miles; ATLANTA, GA; ID: PDK)
- COBB COUNTY-MC COLLUM FIELD (about 16 miles; ATLANTA, GA; ID: RYY)
- FULTON COUNTY AIRPORT-BROWN FIELD (about 16 miles; ATLANTA, GA; ID: FTY)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sandy Springs:
- EMORY UNIVERSITY (about 11 miles; ATLANTA, GA; Full-time enrollment: 10,839)
- GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 12 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 13,841)
- LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; MARIETTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,881)
- SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; MARIETTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,559)
- CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 13 miles; MARIETTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
- DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 13 miles; DECATUR, GA; FT enrollment: 2,486)
- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; ATLANTA, GA; FT enrollment: 17,302)
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Notable locations in Sandy Springs: Dunwoody Country Club (A), Cherokee Country Club (B), North Fulton County Annex Building - Courthouse (C), North Fulton County Annex Building (D), Sandy Springs Branch Atlanta-Fulton Public Library (E).
Shopping Centers: Orchard Park Shopping Center (1), Northridge Shopping Center (2), North Springs Shopping Center (3), North River Village Shopping Center (4), Hammond Square Shopping Center (5), Cedar Ridge Plaza Shopping Center (6), Sandy Springs North Shopping Center (7).
Churches in Sandy Springs include: B'nai Torah Congregation (A), Belle Isle Church (B), Beth Tefillah Congregation (C), Sharon Church (D), Santell Church (E), Church of Saint Andrew (F), Cross Roads Church (G), Rivercliff Lutheran Church (H).
Cemeteries: Heards Cemetery, Arlington Cemetery
Reservoirs: Berezney And Lee Lake (A), Morgan Falls Reservoir (B), Peppertree Lake (C), Orkin Lake (D), Patronis Lake (E), Northridge Lake (F), Bull Sluice Lake (G).
Creeks: Heards Creek (A), March Creek (B), Ball Mill Creek (C), Crooked Creek (D), Long Island Creek (E).
Parks in Sandy Springs include: Abernathy Park (1), Allen Park (2), Hammond Park (3), Lake Forest Park (4).
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