City safety & data profile

College ParkGA

College Park, GA is a 15K-resident city in Fulton County with a median household income of $51,635.

Fulton County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for College Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. College Park has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $325,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$51,635
Median income
$325,800
Median home
20.7%
Poverty rate

The read on College Park

College Park posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the College Park area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near College Park

Where College Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,635 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading College Park, GA beyond the headline numbers

College Park sits inside Fulton County, Georgia, at roughly 33.65°N, -84.45°W. Population 14,601, $51,635 median household income. Median home value $325,800, median rent $1,207. Poverty rate 20.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: College Park's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 48.2%, then high blood pressure at 42.1%. 1 hospital in/around College Park, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for College Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,601
College Park
Median Income
$51,635
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$325,800
+43% vs avg
Median Age
32
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fulton County) - College Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.1M+13%
Median Income
$95,292+68%
Median Home Value
$458,800+93%
Poverty Rate
12.3%-30%
Unemployment
5.3%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for College Park, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Poverty Rate
20.7% +46% vs avg
Unemployment 17%
Bachelor's Degree+ 28.8%
Work From Home 13.6%
Public Transit 8.7%

Population

White 7.6%
African American 81.6%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
48.2%
High Blood Pressure
42.1%
Obesity
38.1%
Physical Inactivity
29.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Current Smoking
16.1%
Diabetes
15.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
14.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Binge Drinking
13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.6%
Annual Checkup 79.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.9%
Stroke
4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of College Park, GA? ▼
College Park, GA has a population of 14,601 people, located in Fulton County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in College Park? ▼
The median household income in College Park, GA is $51,635 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.7%.
What is the median home value in College Park? ▼
The median home value in College Park, GA is $325,800. Median rent is $1,207/month.
What are the top health concerns in College Park? ▼
The top health indicators in College Park include Short Sleep Duration (48.2%), High Blood Pressure (42.1%), Obesity (38.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in College Park? ▼
College Park has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in College Park? ▼
The median age in College Park, GA is 32 years. 28.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

College Park, GA is located in Fulton County, Georgia. With a population of 15K and a $51,635 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the College Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using College Park's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fulton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.