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Living in College Park, GA
Explore College Park and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.0 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
College Park at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population14,712
Median Household Income$51,635
Median Home Value$325,800
Median Gross Rent$1,207
Median Age32.0
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment17.0%
Work From Home13.6%
Homeownership21.5%
Housing Vacancy16.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
College Park is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in College Park Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in College Park and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in College Park
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$325,800
Median Gross Rent$1,207
Homeownership21.5%
Housing Vacancy16.1%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for College Park, GA
Median Household Income$51,635
Unemployment17.0%
Work From Home13.6%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in College Park and how households are structured
Population14,712
Median Age32.0
Average Household Size2.4
College Park is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in College Park
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for College Park point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High90.1°F
Average Winter Low35.6°F
Annual Rainfall50.4 in.
Annual Snowfall2.2 in.
Seasonal Life in College Park
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
College Park & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
College Park spans Clayton and Fulton counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within College Park especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for College Park shows a population of about 14,712. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Clayton County and Fulton County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects College Park with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to College Park, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.