Metro Atlanta is the right choice for anyone seeking steady upward growth, in a marketplace without significant downside risk. Atlanta Facts to Know: - The population of Metro Atlanta is 4.9 million people expected to grow 10.7% in the next 5 years
- Over the past 20 years Metro Atlanta has drawn more in-migration than any area of the country due to the area's job growth, quality of life, and low cost of living.
- Metro Atlanta is forecasted to be the 3rd largest job generator over the next decade.
- Atlanta ranks 3rd behind New York City and Houston for the number of Fortune 500 headquarters and more than 80% of Fortune 1000 companies have operations in Atlanta.
- Coca-Cola, Home Depot, UPS, SunTrust, Delta Airlines, Cingular, AIG, Cox Enterprises, among others call Atlanta home.
- Atlanta leads the nation in attracting highly educated 25 to 34 year-olds, the most coveted demographic. They come for the jobs, affordable housing, cultural opportunities, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, one of the busiest airports anywhere in the world.
- Atlanta is also known as a great place to live. In addition to being the economic powerhouse of the Southeast; Atlanta has a pleasant climate; world class shopping, dining and entertainment; major national sporting events and professional teams; museums and extensive cultural opportunities.
What it means for the Market?
Population growth, job growth, quality of life, and a great business climate does not guarantee, but usually adds up to a great place to invest in real estate. Again, Metro Atlanta is the right choice for anyone seeking steady upward growth, in a marketplace without significant downside risk.
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Sources: CarterUSA, Claritas, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta Business Chronicle. |
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