College Park

Residents can pay for an experience to drive a Porsche around the track.
Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar in College Park is a great place to have a drink or eats.
East Point has craftsman style homes that have
Paper Plane boasts outdoor seating for dining in perfect sunny weather.
Visit New East Point City Hall in College Park.

College Park, GA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,041

Population

16,822

Renter Mix

72% Rent

A frequent flyer’s paradise near downtown Atlanta

Public Transit Airport Restaurants Community Convenient Accessible Affordable

College Park, Georgia is a premier location for commuters, travelers, and frequent flyers. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is partially located in the city’s boundaries, and being so close to the airport, residents have convenient access to major highways like I-85 and I-285. College Park is just eight miles south of downtown Atlanta and all of its major attractions and provides MARTA stations around town.

Located in College Park, the Georgia International Convention Center is the second largest convention center in the state and is Atlanta’s best place for meetings and events just two minutes from the airport. Try out College Park’s local restaurants like the Manchester Arms, a quaint British-style pub in a historic brick home, or Cozumel Cantina, a quaint spot with Mexican staples and margaritas. Rent is affordable in College Park, so find your apartment or condo in the area, and enjoy the convenience of living near Georgia’s premier airport near downtown Atlanta.

Explore the City

Visit New East Point City Hall in College Park.

Paper Plane boasts outdoor seating for dining in perfect sunny weather.

Visitors to the Porsche headquarters can view the track from the balcony with covered seating.

Residents in College Park have the convenience to travel by train or bus via the Marta system.

Union City's Backstage Atlanta live music, dancing, dining, and comedy acts.

East Point's College Park Golf Course has driving ranges and early morning tee times.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$45,194

Average: $72,065

Education

4,627

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

9,063

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

38 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

14%

Housing Distribution

College Park has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
72%
Non-Renters
28%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in College Park, GA is $800 for a studio, $1,030 for one bedroom, $1,267 for two bedrooms, and $1,612 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,030/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$2,049/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,263/month
869 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,871/month
1,254 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in College Park, GA

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Stonewall Tell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

638 Students

The Main Street Academy

Public

Grades K-8

863 Students

Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

481 Students

Wolf Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

797 Students

Nolan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

710 Students

The Main Street Academy

Public

Grades K-8

863 Students

Mcnair Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

888 Students

North Clayton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

767 Students

Banneker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,610 Students

North Clayton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,206 Students

Skyview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

246 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
  • West Atlanta Watershed Alliance (WAWA)
  • Atlanta BeltLine Southwest Connector Spur Trail
  • Park Pride
  • Zoo Atlanta

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.