The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce just released some powerful statistics that I had to share.
Again, this information solidifies Atlanta as one of the best places nationally live in terms of jobs, real estate stability, and quality of life.
The Atlanta Metro area economy remains strong, despite a slow national period:
* Atlanta is 9th largest MSA in the nation with 5,138,200 population
* The metro adds aprox. 150,000 people per year
* Population growth is largest in nation with 20% growth from 2000-2006
* Income growth continues to be higher than the national average
* Metro home to 43 colleges / universities and 9 technical colleges
* Nearly 140,000 businesses operate in the area
* Job growth of 60,000 jobs in 2006 (no # yet for 2007)
* #4 best place in the nation to invest in Real Estate (CNN Money 2007)
* #1 in the Nation as top City for Young Professionals (Forbes 2007)
* #1 in the Nation as Best Place to LIve for Retirees (AARP 2007)
* #1 Busiest Airport in Nation for 3rd year in a row
* #1 Best Cities for Married with Kids (Kiplinger 2007)
* #3rd Top Cities with Most Fortune 500 Headquarters (Fortune 2007)
* #1 Least Costly large City for Business in U.S. (KPMG 2006)
* #4 in Top Ten North American Cities of the Future (FDI 2007)
* #3rd America's 50 Hottest Cities (Expansion Management 2006)
We at Sanctuary Real Estate would love to assist you with any of your real estate needs.
We are located in Midtown Atlanta and opening another location in Inman Park Spring 2008!
Contact us today.
rita bacot scott, Realtor, Broker
Sanctuary Real Estate, Inc
404 447 7998
rita@yourownsanctuary.com
www.yourownsanctuary.com