State rank#1 of 159
Smallest county1,076,561 residentsFulton County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 13121
Fulton County, Georgia
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population1,076,561
Household income$95,292
Unemployment3.6%
Life expectancy77.5 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Fulton County has 1,076,561 residents and ranks #1 by population among Georgia county equivalents. Median household income is $95,292. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Georgia
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Fulton County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Fulton County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $458,800 median home value and $1,732/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $95,292, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Fulton County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 58.5% and life expectancy is 77.5 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 58.5%, rank #1 of 159 available Georgia counties.
- Poor or fair health: 14%, rank #5 of 159 available Georgia counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 891 residents, rank #6 of 146 available Georgia counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $458,800, rank #157 of 159; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,732/mo, rank #154 of 159; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6%, rank #65 of 159; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Georgia
Rank and range use only counties in Georgia with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$95,292
$95,292; above the state county median of $58,239.
State rank #11 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$458,800
$458,800; above the state county median of $170,200.
State rank #157 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,732/mo
$1,732/mo; above the state county median of $879/mo.
State rank #154 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.6%
3.6%; below the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #65 of 159 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
58.5%
58.5%; above the state county median of 18.8%.
State rank #1 of 159 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.5 years
77.5 years; above the state county median of 72.9 years.
State rank #11 of 158 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14%
14%; below the state county median of 22%.
State rank #5 of 159 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.7%
10.7%; below the state county median of 15.1%.
State rank #9 of 159 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 891 residents
1 per 891 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,428 residents.
State rank #6 of 146 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 284 residents
1 per 284 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,555 residents.
State rank #7 of 147 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Fulton County FAQ
Is Fulton County a good place to live?
Fulton County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, poor or fair health, and primary care access. College attainment is 58.5% and life expectancy is 77.5 years.
What should I know before moving to Fulton County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $458,800 median home value and $1,732/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $95,292, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Fulton County?
Fulton County has 1,076,561 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Fulton County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 13121; the parent state FIPS is 13.
What is the median household income in Fulton County?
The ACS median household income is $95,292.
How much does housing cost in Fulton County?
Housing benchmarks are $458,800 median home value and $1,732/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $95,292, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Fulton County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.6%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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