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With a higher quality of life, talented workforce, and lower cost of living, Atlanta is where more people and businesses are choosing to move.
Why Come to Atlanta?Learn about the demographics and opportunities in the City of Atlanta.
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Bond Funding Approved to Alleviate Housing Insecurity
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Owner-Occupied RehabLearn how Atlanta is helping existing residents with critical home repairs.
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- Atlanta Open for Business Fund
- Atlanta Recovery Loan Program
- Atlanta Startup Growth Program
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- Commercial Property Improvement Grant
- Opportunity Zone State Tax Credits
- Small Business Loan Programs
- Small Business Improvement Grants
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Invest Atlanta facilitates economic development within the city limits of Atlanta.
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See why Atlanta is one of the fastest growing and diverse cities in the nation.
The City of Atlanta continues to attract new residents. The current population of the city is 465,000, and is projected to grow to 1.3 million by 2050. In 2017, Atlanta was named the #1 moving destination in the nation for the 8th straight year by Penske.
Meanwhile, Atlanta's diversity continues to be one of its greatest strengths. Many women and minority-owned businesses enrich our city in countless ways, and the City of Atlanta's government actively promotes full and equal business opportunities for all persons seeking to do business with the city.
| Metric | City of Atlanta | Metro Atlanta |
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| Population | 464,000 | 5,710,795 |
| Median Age | 33.8 | 36.1 |
| % population +25yo w/ Bachelor's | 48% | 37% |
| Foreign-born Population | 8% | 14% |
| Labor Force | 233,306 | 2,836,322 |
| Median Household Income | $50,219 | $60,219 |