If you are moving to Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Driver Services says to apply for a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident, and the Department of Revenue says new residents must register their vehicle within 30 days of moving, after holding a Georgia license or ID. The Census Bureau reports median gross rent of $1,711 and a median owner-occupied home value of $439,600 (2020–2024), with 46.4% of units owner-occupied. These are citywide medians; neighborhoods differ. This is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
Atlanta at a glance (U.S. Census Bureau)
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Population estimate | 529,110 | July 1, 2025 |
| Population (decennial census) | 498,715 | April 1, 2020 |
| Median gross rent | $1,711 | 2020–2024 |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units | $439,600 | 2020–2024 |
| Owner-occupied housing unit rate | 46.4% | 2020–2024 |
| Median household income | $85,652 | 2020–2024 |
| Land area | 135.31 square miles | 2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
First 90 days checklist
- Driver's license: apply within 30 days of becoming a Georgia resident (Georgia Department of Driver Services).
- Vehicle: after you hold a Georgia license or ID, title and register the vehicle at the County Tag Office within 30 days of moving (Georgia Department of Revenue).
- Housing: compare areas on the neighborhoods guide and the real estate guide.
- Hiring help: check contractor licenses with the Georgia Secretary of State's licensing division.
- Services and support: ATL311 for City of Atlanta services; 211 for health and human services; 988 for crisis support.
Getting around
MARTA's one-way fare is $2.50; see transportation.
Limits
This page does not cover immigration, schooling, insurance, income taxes or legal issues; consult the relevant agency or a licensed professional. Many Atlanta-area addresses are outside the City of Atlanta (for example Decatur); city services and taxes differ by jurisdiction.