Suburban Living & Top Employers
Sandy Springs — Neighborhood Guide
Sandy Springs is Atlanta's most populous suburb — a thriving city of 100,000+ with Fortune 500 headquarters, top-rated schools, Chattahoochee River recreation, and a rapidly developing city center.
Walk Score
35/100
Housing
$300K–$600K (ranches/splits)
Zip Codes
30328, 30342, 30350
Best For
Families
What Makes Sandy Springs Special
Sandy Springs offers the best of both worlds: suburban space with urban amenities. The Perimeter Center area houses major corporate headquarters, while residential neighborhoods feature wooded lots and swimming-pool communities. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area provides hiking, kayaking, and fishing. The new City Springs district brings mixed-use urbanism to a traditionally suburban landscape.
Top Streets in Sandy Springs
- Roswell Road
- Mount Vernon Highway
- Johnson Ferry Road
- Riverside Drive
- Abernathy Road
Highlights & Landmarks
Where to Eat
- • Haven Restaurant
- • Taqueria del Sol
- • Fogo de Chão
- • La Grotta Ravinia
- • Farm Burger
Parks & Green Space
- • Morgan Falls Overlook Park
- • Chattahoochee River NRA — Island Ford
- • Abernathy Greenway
- • Lost Corner Preserve
Getting Around
Sandy Springs MARTA station on the Red line. GA-400 and I-285 provide highway access. Most residents drive, though the City Springs area is increasingly walkable.
History
Sandy Springs incorporated as a city in 2005 after decades of being unincorporated Fulton County. The area developed rapidly in the 1960s–80s along Roswell Road. Today it's Georgia's 7th-largest city and a major employment center with over 200,000 daytime workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Springs a good place to live?
Yes — Sandy Springs offers excellent schools, low crime in residential areas, Chattahoochee River access, major employers, and easy MARTA/highway connectivity to Atlanta.
What companies are headquartered in Sandy Springs?
UPS, Mercedes-Benz USA, Inspire Brands (Arby's/Dunkin'), Newell Brands, and Cox Communications have headquarters or major offices in Sandy Springs.
What are schools like in Sandy Springs?
Sandy Springs is served by Fulton County Schools with several highly rated options including Heards Ferry Elementary, Riverwood High School, and North Springs High School.
Is Sandy Springs walkable?
Most of Sandy Springs is car-dependent (Walk Score 35), though the City Springs district and Perimeter Center area are becoming more walkable with mixed-use development.
How far is Sandy Springs from Atlanta?
Sandy Springs borders Atlanta's northern boundary, about 15 miles from downtown — approximately 20-30 minutes by car or 20 minutes via MARTA Red line.