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College Park, GA


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College Park, Georgia

College Park, Georgia, in Fulton county, is 7 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is conveniently located inside the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,382 people in College Park.

The People and Families of College Park

In College Park, about 25% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like College Park. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, College Park had a median family income of $32,655.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in College Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

College Park Housing

Approximately 20% of housing in College Park is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Property taxes are a bit high in College Park, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In College Park, 77% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the city is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

College Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCollege Park Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%College Park Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of College Park, GA

Comparing College Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty26
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes72
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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