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Atlanta, GA: LGBTQ+ friendly real estate guide
A data-first guide to Atlanta, GA for LGBTQ+ buyers, renters and people relocating: housing costs, legal protections, community venues, climate and daily life. Every figure carries a numbered source and a retrieval date.
Units
- Population
- 505,268[1]
- Median rent
- $1,711/mo[7]
- Median home value
- $439,600[6]
- Average temperature
- 62.3°F16.8°C[12]
- LGBTQ+ venue records
- 12[10]
Housing and people in Atlanta
U.S. Census Bureau survey estimates for Atlanta city, Georgia. Each figure shows its margin of error and a numbered source.
- Population
- 505,268[1]plus or minus 79
- Median age
- 34.2[2]plus or minus 0.3
- Households
- 236,468[3]plus or minus 2,330
- Average household size
- 2.00[4]plus or minus 0.02
- Median household income
- $85,652[5]plus or minus $1,846
- Median home value
- $439,600[6]plus or minus $10,668
- Median gross rent
- $1,711/mo[7]plus or minus $22/mo
- Owner-occupied share
- 46.4%[8]plus or minus 0.8% · Calculated from published cells
- Family households
- 39.9%[3]plus or minus 0.5% · Calculated from published cells
Home values are owner estimates, not sale prices. Rent includes utilities. Same-sex couple households count couples who report as such; this is not a count of LGBTQ+ residents.
Affordability, calculated
Ratios GayMoves calculates from the Census medians above. They are rough indicators for comparing places, not a loan estimate.
Share of occupied homes. Source [8].
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| Group | Share |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 46.4% |
| Renter-occupied | 53.6% |
Median monthly rent is $1,711/mo, higher than 54% of the 450 covered markets with a Census value.
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| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $850 to $973 | 28 |
| $973 to $1,097 | 34 |
| $1,097 to $1,220 | 36 |
| $1,220 to $1,343 | 33 |
| $1,343 to $1,467 | 45 |
| $1,467 to $1,590 | 29 |
| $1,590 to $1,713 | 40 |
| $1,713 to $1,836 | 49 |
| $1,836 to $1,960 | 35 |
| $1,960 to $2,083 | 32 |
| $2,083 to $2,206 | 17 |
| $2,206 to $2,330 | 21 |
| $2,330 to $2,453 | 9 |
| $2,453 to $2,576 | 12 |
| $2,576 to $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,700 to $2,823 | 4 |
| $2,823 to $2,946 | 3 |
| $2,946 to $3,069 | 4 |
| $3,069 to $3,193 | 1 |
| $3,193 to $3,316 | 10 |
Median home value is $439,600, higher than 49% of the 455 covered markets with a Census value.
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| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $119,700 to $213,715 | 47 |
| $213,715 to $307,730 | 69 |
| $307,730 to $401,745 | 75 |
| $401,745 to $495,760 | 79 |
| $495,760 to $589,775 | 40 |
| $589,775 to $683,790 | 39 |
| $683,790 to $777,805 | 26 |
| $777,805 to $871,820 | 18 |
| $871,820 to $965,835 | 21 |
| $965,835 to $1,059,850 | 8 |
| $1,059,850 to $1,153,865 | 3 |
| $1,153,865 to $1,247,880 | 4 |
| $1,247,880 to $1,341,895 | 5 |
| $1,341,895 to $1,435,910 | 3 |
| $1,435,910 to $1,529,925 | 3 |
| $1,529,925 to $1,623,940 | 3 |
| $1,623,940 to $1,717,955 | 1 |
| $1,717,955 to $1,811,970 | 0 |
| $1,811,970 to $1,905,985 | 1 |
| $1,905,985 to $2,000,000 | 10 |
Median household income is $85,652, higher than 47% of the 454 covered markets with a Census value.
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| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $46,051 to $54,150 | 38 |
| $54,150 to $62,250 | 39 |
| $62,250 to $70,349 | 45 |
| $70,349 to $78,448 | 51 |
| $78,448 to $86,547 | 52 |
| $86,547 to $94,647 | 43 |
| $94,647 to $102,746 | 32 |
| $102,746 to $110,845 | 37 |
| $110,845 to $118,944 | 14 |
| $118,944 to $127,044 | 17 |
| $127,044 to $135,143 | 14 |
| $135,143 to $143,242 | 16 |
| $143,242 to $151,341 | 11 |
| $151,341 to $159,441 | 13 |
| $159,441 to $167,540 | 4 |
| $167,540 to $175,639 | 6 |
| $175,639 to $183,738 | 3 |
| $183,738 to $191,838 | 5 |
| $191,838 to $199,937 | 5 |
| $199,937 to $208,036 | 9 |
Comparison charts use the 450 markets in our coverage list that have a Census value. They describe those markets, not the whole country.
LGBTQ+ legal climate in Atlanta
State law for Georgia and local ordinances are published by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP).
Read the laws at the source
We do not republish MAP's legal data here. Open the MAP Equality Maps below and choose Georgia. Not legal advice; confirm with your state civil rights agency or a local fair housing organization.
- Movement Advancement Project, Equality Maps: Nondiscrimination Laws
- Movement Advancement Project, Equality Maps: Child Welfare Nondiscrimination Laws
- Movement Advancement Project, Equality Maps: Healthcare Laws and Policies
- Movement Advancement Project, Equality Maps: Conversion Therapy Laws
- Movement Advancement Project, Equality Maps: Local Nondiscrimination Ordinances
LGBTQ+ community map and venues in Atlanta
Venues, centers, health and social services and Pride events tagged as LGBTQ+ in OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Both are volunteer-maintained, so treat this as a starting point.
- Community centers, health and social services (square)
- Bars, nightclubs, cafes and restaurants (circle)
- Shops, arts venues and Pride events (diamond)
- Other records (triangle)
- Plus sign: city center
Faded markers use the coordinate of the place a record is located in, not its own. The 12 numbered markers match the list below. No map tiles are used; the outline is Census TIGER geometry.
- 8 bars
- 2 Pride events
- 1 health service
- 1 other venue
All 12 records
1. NAESM Wellness Services
health service · 2.2 mi3.6 km from center · 315 14th Street Northwest, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, healthcare:speciality=hiv, amenity=clinic, healthcare=clinic
2. Bulldog's Bar
bar · 2.4 mi3.9 km from center · 893 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
3. My Sister's Room
bar · 2.7 mi4.3 km from center · 1104 Crescent Avenue Northeast, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar, wikidata=Q21016063
4. Blake's on the Park
bar · 2.7 mi4.4 km from center · 227 10th Street Northeast, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
5. Lore
bar · 2.7 mi4.4 km from center · 466 Edgewood Avenue Southeast, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
6. Atlanta Eagle
bar · 3.7 mi6 km from center · 1492 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
7. Felix's
bar · 3.8 mi6.1 km from center · 1510-G Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
8. Lewis Barbecue
bar · 3.9 mi6.2 km from center · 1544, Unit #406 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
9. Woofs Sports Bar
bar · 4.5 mi7.2 km from center · 494 Plasters Avenue Northeast
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=primary, amenity=bar
10. Atlanta Black Pride
Pride event · 1.8 mi2.9 km from center
Wikidata class: Pride parade · map position is the place it is located in
11. Atlanta Pride
Pride event · 1.8 mi2.9 km from center
Wikidata class: Pride parade · map position is the place it is located in
12. FLEX Spas Atlanta
other venue · 2 mi3.2 km from center · 76 4th Street Northwest, Atlanta
OpenStreetMap tags: lgbtq=only, amenity=shower;bar;shower;sauna;public_bath, leisure=resort
© OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata (CC0). OpenStreetMap data is available under the Open Database License; Wikidata is CC0. Names and addresses are shown as the sources state them.
Climate in Atlanta
Thirty-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest NOAA station with normals, ATLANTA FULTON CO AP, 5.8 mi9.3 km from the city center at 840 ft256 m elevation.
Red line: average high. Blue line: average low. Green bars: precipitation (tallest month 5.01 in).
Station ATLANTA FULTON CO AP, 5.8 mi from the city center. Normals for 1991-2020.
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| Month | High °F | Low °F | Average °F | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.7 | 33.5 | 43.6 | 4.25 |
| Feb | 58.4 | 36.6 | 47.5 | 4.34 |
| Mar | 65.8 | 42.9 | 54.4 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 73.9 | 49.5 | 61.7 | 3.61 |
| May | 81.2 | 58.4 | 69.8 | 3.64 |
| Jun | 87.1 | 66.6 | 76.9 | 3.84 |
| Jul | 90 | 70.2 | 80.1 | 5.01 |
| Aug | 89.1 | 69.4 | 79.3 | 3.98 |
| Sep | 83.9 | 63 | 73.5 | 3.36 |
| Oct | 74.5 | 51.3 | 62.9 | 3.59 |
| Nov | 64 | 40.7 | 52.3 | 3.77 |
| Dec | 55.9 | 36 | 46 | 4.21 |
Red line: average high. Blue line: average low. Green bars: precipitation (tallest month 127 mm).
Station ATLANTA FULTON CO AP, 9.3 km from the city center. Normals for 1991-2020.
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| Month | High °C | Low °C | Average °C | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.1 | 0.8 | 6.4 | 108 |
| Feb | 14.7 | 2.6 | 8.6 | 110 |
| Mar | 18.8 | 6.1 | 12.4 | 115 |
| Apr | 23.3 | 9.7 | 16.5 | 92 |
| May | 27.3 | 14.7 | 21 | 92 |
| Jun | 30.6 | 19.2 | 24.9 | 98 |
| Jul | 32.2 | 21.2 | 26.7 | 127 |
| Aug | 31.7 | 20.8 | 26.3 | 101 |
| Sep | 28.8 | 17.2 | 23.1 | 85 |
| Oct | 23.6 | 10.7 | 17.2 | 91 |
| Nov | 17.8 | 4.8 | 11.3 | 96 |
| Dec | 13.3 | 2.2 | 7.8 | 107 |
- Average temperature
- 62.3°F16.8°C[12]Warmest Jul 80.1°F26.7°C, coldest Jan 43.6°F6.4°C
- Precipitation
- 48.1 in1,222 mm[12]Per year
- Days at 90°F32.2°C or hotter
- 54[12]Per year
- Days at or below freezing
- 52[12]Per year
- Heating degree days
- 2,775[12]Higher means more heating
- Cooling degree days
- 1,826[12]Higher means more cooling
Geography and getting to Atlanta
Distances are straight-line from the city center, not drive time.
Daily life in Atlanta
How people get around, plus counts of mapped transit stops, parks and everyday destinations near the city center.
Share of workers 16 and over. Source [18].
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| Item | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 55.2 |
| Public transit | 6.4 |
| Walk | 4.2 |
| Bike | 0.7 |
| Work from home | 26.6 |
- Average commute
- 26.8 min[17]One way, people who travel to work
- Public transit stops
- 44[19]9.1 per sq mi3.5 per sq km within 1.2 mi2 km of the center
- Rail and subway stops
- 21[19]4.4 per sq mi1.7 per sq km within 1.2 mi2 km of the center
- Parks
- 58[19]12 per sq mi4.6 per sq km within 1.2 mi2 km of the center
- Everyday destinations
- 107[19]88 per sq mi34.1 per sq km within 0.6 mi1 km of the center
OpenStreetMap counts reflect what volunteers have mapped and the area measured, so compare them between places with care.
Moving to Atlanta: a guide from the data
Every line below is generated from the sourced figures on this page. Nothing here is opinion or marketing.
What it costs
- Budget for rent: the median is $1,711/mo including utilities.[7]
- Budget for buying: owners put the median home at $439,600.[6]
- Rent as a share of income: 24% ($1,711 median monthly rent x 12, divided by $85,652 median household income).[5][7]
- Home value to income: 5.1 to 1 ($439,600 median home value divided by $85,652 median household income).[5][6]
Getting there and getting around
Weather to plan for
LGBTQ+ venues, centers and events (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata)
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Atlanta questions
Answers are generated from the sourced data on this page and name their source.
How many people live in Atlanta?
The Census Bureau estimates 505,268 residents (margin of error plus or minus 79), across 135.3 sq mi350 km² of land. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003: Total Population (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b01003.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30; US Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (Places) (https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_Gaz_place_national.zip), retrieved 2026-10-30.
How much is rent in Atlanta?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,711/mo, plus or minus $22. This is a survey estimate for the whole place, not a listing price. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25064: Median Gross Rent (Dollars) (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25064.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
What is the median home value in Atlanta?
Owners estimate the median value of owner-occupied homes at $439,600. These are owner estimates, not sale prices. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars) of Owner-Occupied Housing Units (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25077.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Do most people in Atlanta own or rent?
46.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25003: Tenure of Occupied Housing Units (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25003.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Are there LGBTQ+ venues and community spaces near Atlanta?
OpenStreetMap and Wikidata hold 12 records tagged as LGBTQ+ venues, centers, services or Pride events for Atlanta: 8 bars, 2 Pride events, 1 health service, 1 other venue. Both sources are volunteer-maintained, so the list is a starting point and not a full directory. Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (via Overpass API) (https://www.openstreetmap.org/), retrieved 2026-10-31; Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/), retrieved 2026-10-31.
What is the weather like in Atlanta?
Using 1991-2020 normals from the ATLANTA FULTON CO AP station (5.8 mi9.3 km from the city center): the warmest month averages 80.1°F26.7°C (Jul) and the coldest 43.6°F6.4°C (Jan). Annual precipitation is 48.1 in1,222 mm. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Monthly (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USW00003888.csv), retrieved 2026-10-30.
What is the nearest airport to Atlanta?
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the nearest commercial airport in the OurAirports data, 8.7 mi14 km in a straight line from the city center (not drive time). Source: OurAirports (https://ourairports.com/airports/KATL/), retrieved 2026-10-30.
How do people get to work in Atlanta?
55.2% of workers drive alone, 6.4% use public transit, 26.6% work from home. The average one-way commute for people who travel to work is 26.8 minutes. Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08013 (aggregate travel time divided by workers who commute) (https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08013?g=1600000US1304000), retrieved 2026-10-30; US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08301 (means of transportation to work) (https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08301?g=1600000US1304000), retrieved 2026-10-30.
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Markets near Atlanta
Straight-line distance between place centers.
What we do not have yet
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LGBTQ+ legal climate
The Movement Advancement Project values are withheld until MAP confirms permission to republish them. Read them at the source (linked in that section).
Sources and last updated
Last updated 2026-10-31: the newest retrieval date of any source on this page. Numbers in square brackets point here.
[1] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003: Total Population
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[2] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01002: Median Age by Sex
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[3] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B11001: Household Type (Including Living Alone)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[4] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25010: Average Household Size of Occupied Housing Units by Tenure
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[5] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013: Median Household Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[6] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars) of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[7] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25064: Median Gross Rent (Dollars)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[8] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25003: Tenure of Occupied Housing Units
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[9] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B09019: Household Type (Including Living Alone) by Relationship (same-sex spouse and unmarried partner)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[10] OpenStreetMap contributors (via Overpass API)
https://www.openstreetmap.org/
Retrieved 2026-10-31 · License: ODbL 1.0
© OpenStreetMap contributors
[11] Wikidata
Retrieved 2026-10-31 · License: CC0 1.0
Wikidata (CC0)
[12] NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Monthly
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USW00003888.csv
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, NOAA)
[13] US Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (Places)
https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_Gaz_place_national.zip
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 USC 105)
[14] US Census Bureau, TIGERweb Places (Incorporated Places, Consolidated Cities, CDPs)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 USC 105)
[15] USGS 3D Elevation Program, Elevation Point Query Service
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (USGS, US Government work)
[16] OurAirports
https://ourairports.com/airports/KATL/
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (OurAirports dedication)
[17] US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08013 (aggregate travel time divided by workers who commute)
https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08013?g=1600000US1304000
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
[18] US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08301 (means of transportation to work)
https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08301?g=1600000US1304000
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
[19] OpenStreetMap contributors via Overpass API
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=33.75447&mlon=-84.38982#map=14/33.75447/-84.38982
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: ODbL 1.0, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
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