“Metro Atlanta, in particular Midtown where athenahealth is located, is undergoing an impressive revitalization. There is an amazing energy that exists here and it is growing by leaps and bounds. The area is flush with entrepreneurial attitudes, cultures and ideas.”
David Harvey, Vice President of Product Strategy, athenahealth
Metro Atlanta is one the largest regions in the nation and the economic engine of the Southeast.
- #4 Population Gaining Metro Area
- #7 Largest Metro Area by Labor Market
- Leader in population diversity
- "Cool Factor"
Atlanta boasts an annual growth rate of 0.68%, more than double that of the nation. This places Atlanta among the top markets nationally for annual growth.
6.3M
2023 Population
ESRI, 2023
6.5M
2028 Population
ESRI, 2023
Strong In-Migration
A significant portion of metro Atlanta’s population growth is attributed to in-migration. The Atlanta region welcomes approximately 150 new residents everyday. Approximately a quarter of new residents relocate from another country. As the region grows, it also continues to remain younger than the nation.
38,200
Avg. Annual Net Migration
Moody's, 2017-2022
37.0
Median Age (U.S.=39.1)
ESRI, 2023
Areas contributing the highest inflow of new residents to the Atlanta region:
- Asia
- New York
- Miami
- Chicago
- Africa
- Athens, GA
U.S. Census Bureau, 2017-2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Diverse Communities that Flourish
International and minority residents find Atlanta to be open and welcoming. Metro Atlanta is one of only two metro areas in the Southeast with a foreign-born population exceeding half a million. The region ranks 12th among all metro areas nationally for largest foreign-born population.
849K
Foreign-Born Residents
U.S. Census Bureau, 2021
14.1%
Foreign-Born as a % of Total Population
U.S. Census Bureau, 2021
The "Cool Factor"
It’s no surprise Atlanta is a top moving destination in the nation. There are professional opportunities galore coupled with vibrant entertainment and music scenes, foodie neighborhoods, young and hip demographics and a fresh, creative culture. The low cost of living is an undeniable plus, too.
Explore more on all the things that make Atlanta a cool place to call home.
#1
Most Livable City in the U.S.
The Economist, 2022
#1
Best Place to Live
Money.com, 2022
