The median household income in Atlanta in 2024 is $83,251, which is 12.6% higher than the national median of $74,755.
Atlanta's median income has increased by 58.2% since 2000, when it was $34,770, reflecting the city's economic growth and rising cost of living.
The median income for households headed by someone with a bachelor's degree or higher is $99,907, which is 19.8% higher than the overall median.
Across different age groups, the highest median income is among householders aged 45-64 at $99,907, while the lowest is for those under 25 at $33,393.
There is significant income inequality in Atlanta - the median income for white households ($93,370) is 56.1% higher than for Black households ($59,800).
The Atlanta metropolitan area, which includes the surrounding suburbs, has a higher median household income of $84,876, about 2.6% above the city of Atlanta itself.
Atlanta's median income is higher than the statewide median for Georgia ($72,837), making it one of the more prosperous cities in the state.
Comparing Atlanta to other major U.S.
cities, its median income is lower than San Francisco ($112,449) but higher than Los Angeles ($71,358) and Chicago ($58,247).
Geographically, the highest median incomes in Atlanta are concentrated in the northern and eastern suburbs, while lower-income areas are more prevalent in the southern and western parts of the city.
The rise in Atlanta's median income since 2000 has outpaced the national increase of 46.7% over the same time period, reflecting the city's rapid economic growth.
Educational attainment is a strong predictor of income in Atlanta - households with a bachelor's degree or higher have a median income 69.1% higher than those without a college degree.
The gender pay gap persists in Atlanta, with the median income for male-headed households ($78,528) being 30.5% higher than for female-headed households ($60,207).