Sandy Springs is located in north Fulton County, Georgia, just south of Roswell, it is named for the sandy Springs that still exist in the city as a protected historic sits. It is the second-largest of the three principal cities of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Major area employers include United Parcel Service, Bell South and Lucent Technologies. Sandy Springs has the largest concentration of major healthcare facilities in the Atlanta metro. With more than 260 acres of parks and recreation areas, Sandy Springs provides a wide variety of activities for all ages including golf, hiking trails, tennis and playgrounds.
Springs students are served by the Fulton County School District, which includes 55 elementary, 19 middle and 15 high schools. Georgia State University and the Georgia Institute of Technology are both in nearby Atlanta. Year-round heritage education, cultural enrichment, adult education, storytelling and gardening programs are offered at the Sandy Springs Historic Site and Park. With its affordable homes, thriving economy and endless recreational and educational options, Sandy Springs offers an outstanding quality of life.
One of the most important factors for people who are considering relocating to a new community is the proximity of high quality medical care. With 114 hospitals and 1,133 doctor’s offices located within a distance of 30 miles, the City of Sandy Springs is centered inside the largest concentration of major health care facilities in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Sandy Springs is located close to a children’s hospital that specializes in pediatric surgery, and there are also 89 health care facilities in the local area specializing in medical care for the elderly.
Housing Cost
Sandy Springs’ real estate options consist of townhouses, starter homes for sale, large riverfront estates, mansions and retirement communities. Land and lots are available for custom homes.
The median home value is $451,200, up more than $135,000.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 83,166. Sandy Springs covers 37.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,032 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 30328
Weather
Sandy Springs, GA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 29.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Sandy Springs is 51.82 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 5.52 Inches.
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