Black families in Atlanta prefer to live in mostly black enclaves such as south DeKalb, south Fulton and Clayton counties. Many blacks now live in Atlantas suburbs, where they can get more house for their money, rather than the city.

Where do the wealthy black people live in Atlanta?

Upperclass Black Americans also reside in Eastern Atlanta in Dekalb County which is the second richest predominantly black county in the country.

Is Atlanta a cheap place to live?

Thankfully, Atlanta is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living as a whole is 2% lower than the national average. For a bit more perspective on what that means, see the chart above. As you can see, its about the same as Dallas, a little cheaper than Miami, and a LOT cheaper than New York City.