Regional Snapshot
A monthly feature taking a closer look at special topics in the Atlanta region.
Regional Snapshot: 100 Metros Data Dashboard
This month's regional snapshot provides summary findings from an initial review of a just-released new and (vastly) improved version of a 100 Metros Data Dashboard. This tool enables easy access to interactive rankings of the top 10 major metros, across data in topic areas such as demographics, economics, health, and housing.
Regional Snapshot: 2020 Regional Housing Affordability
This month's regional snapshot provides an assessment of regional housing affordability in the Atlanta region. Starting with a review of historic trends in housing construction and costs, the snapshot then steps through the definition of regional "subareas" based on inventory, price, and affordability characteristics.
Regional Snapshot: 2019 Regional Economic Overview
This month's regional snapshot provides an overview of historic, current and forecast economic trends at the cusp of 2020 .
Regional Snapshot: Metro Atlanta Speaks 2019
This month's regional snapshot presents summary findings for ARC's 2019 Metro Atlanta Speaks Survey, providing a detailed slide deck and a link to a really great Tableau data dashboard .
Regional Snapshot: Population Forecasts and Future Race and Age Trends
This month's snapshot covers ARC's regional forecasts, including race and age trends. By 2050, we currently predict the population to increase by 2.9 million people and the fastest-growing age group will be among those 75 and older.
Regional Snapshot: Working on the Workforce
This month's regional snapshot presents ARC's annual major jurisdiction population estimates. Overall, the 10-county region’s population increased by 1.6 percent and now stands at 4,628,400 — more than that of 24 states. A slowing in job growth has contributed to moderation of the region’s population growth, though that growth remains strong.