Atlanta
United States • North America
Primary City: Atlanta
Primary State/Province: Georgia
Primary Language: English
Population: 7.3M
GDP: $607B • GDP per capita: $83,565
GAWC Class: 5
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
2.3%
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
10
Total Teams
24
Major Companies
33
Market Cap
$1.6T
Skyscrapers (150m+)
2
Metro Stations
50
Universities
5
Michelin Stars
13
Cultural Events
1
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 10 | #T-24 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 24 | #13 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 12 | #T-9 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 33 | #T-25 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $1.6T | #20 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 1 | #T-60 |
| Universities ↗ | 5 | #T-38 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 3 | #T-35 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 7 | #T-48 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 3 | #T-49 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 5.0 | #T-42 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 13.0 | #T-102 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 50 | #T-112 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 0 | — |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 0 | — |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 19 | #T-72 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Football/Soccer • United States
Atlanta United
Atlanta • Level: 1
American Football • NFL
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta
Baseball • MLB
Atlanta Braves
Cumberland (GA)
Basketball • NBA
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta
W Basketball • Int'l W Basketball
Atlanta Dream
College Park (GA)
Notable Venues5 venues
American Football
Sanford Stadium
Athens (GA)
American Football
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta
Baseball
Truist Park
Atlanta
Basketball
State Farm Arena
Atlanta
Golf
Atlanta Athletic Club
Duluth
Other Teams
College/University Teams16 teams
American Football • FBS
Kennesaw State
Kennesaw
American Football • FBS
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
American Football • FBS
Georgia
Athens (GA)
American Football • FBS
Georgia State
Atlanta
American Football • FCS
West Georgia
Carrollton
Basketball • NCAA
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Basketball • NCAA
West Georgia
Carrolton
Basketball • NCAA
Kennesaw State
Kennesaw
Basketball • NCAA
Georgia
Athens (GA)
Basketball • NCAA
Georgia State
Atlanta
W Basketball • NCAA W
Georgia Tech (W)
Atlanta
W Basketball • NCAA W
West Georgia (W)
Carrolton
W Basketball • NCAA W
Kennesaw State (W)
Kennesaw
W Basketball • NCAA W
Georgia (W)
Athens (GA)
W Basketball • NCAA W
Georgia State (W)
Atlanta
W Gymnastics • Other Women Sports
Georgia
Athens (GA)
Other Men’s Teams7 teams
Auto Racing • NASCAR
Autotrader 400
Hampton
Auto Racing • NASCAR
Quaker State 400
Hampton
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Gwinnett Stripers
Gwinnett (GA)
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Rome Emperors
Rome (GA)
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
College Park Skyhawks
College Park (GA)
Hockey • Minor/Jr/Int'l Hockey
Atlanta Gladiators
Atlanta
Lacrosse • Other Sports
Georgia Swarm
Duluth
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Volleyball • Other Women Sports
LOVB Atlanta
College Park
Major Sporting Events
Championship Finals16 events
2024 College Football Championship Game
American Football Final
2024 • Atlanta
2021 World Series
Baseball
2021 • Truist Park
2019 Super Bowl
American Football Final
2019 • Atlanta
2017 College Football Championship Game
American Football Final
2017 • Atlanta
2013 NCAA Final Four
Basketball Final
2013 • Atlanta
2007 NCAA Final Four
Basketball Final
2007 • Atlanta
2002 NCAA Final Four
Basketball Final
2002 • Atlanta
2000 Super Bowl
American Football Final
2000 • Atlanta
1999 World Series
Baseball
1999 • Turner Field
1996 Summer Olympics
Olympics
1996 • Atlanta
1996 World Series
Baseball
1996 • Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
1995 World Series
Baseball
1995 • Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
1994 Super Bowl
American Football Final
1994 • Atlanta
1992 World Series
Baseball
1992 • Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
1991 World Series
Baseball
1991 • Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium
1977 NCAA Final Four
Basketball Final
1977 • Atlanta
All-Star Games7 events
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2025 • Truist Park
NBA All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2021 • State Farm Arena
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2008 • Philips Arena
NBA All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2003 • Philips Arena
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2000 • Turner Field
NBA All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1978 • Omni Coliseum
MLB All-Star Game
All-Star Game
1972 • Atlanta Stadium
Golf Majors5 events
PGA Championship
Golf Major
2011 • Atlanta Athletic Club
PGA Championship
Golf Major
2001 • Atlanta Athletic Club
PGA Championship
Golf Major
1981 • Atlanta Athletic Club
US Open
Golf Major
1976 • Atlanta Athletic Club
Ryder Cup
Golf International
1963 • Atlanta Athletic Club
Major Fights1 event
WrestleMania XXVII
WrestleMania
2011 • Georgia Dome
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Depot | $348B | Public |
| 2 | Coca-Cola | $326B | Public |
| 3 | Southern Company | $107B | Public |
| 4 | Intercontinental Exchange | $92B | Public |
| 5 | United Parcel Service | $90B | Public |
| 6 | Cox Enterprises | $69B | Private |
| 7 | Norfolk Southern | $68B | Public |
| 8 | Cox Enterprises | $63B | Private |
| 9 | RaceTrac | $51B | Private |
| 10 | Delta Air Lines | $47B | Public |
| 11 | Inspire Brands | $44B | Private |
| 12 | Chick-fil-A | $34B | Private |
Total Market Cap: $1.6T across 33 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Atlanta • Art Festival
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
High Museum of Art
Atlanta • Art
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Atlanta • Cultural Heritage
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Lakewood Amphitheatre
Atlanta • Amphitheatre
Fox Theatre
Atlanta • Theatre
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta • Aquarium
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta • Zoo
Landmarks & Civic1 item
Atlanta Film Industry
Atlanta • Film Hub
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities5 entries
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, United States
Emory University
Atlanta, United States
University of Georgia
Athens (GA), United States
Georgia State University
Atlanta, United States
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, United States
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Atlanta • 1 - Mega Hub
Metro System (50 stations)2 entries
Atlanta Streetcar
Atlanta • 12 stations
MARTA
Atlanta • 38 stations
Trade Venue1 entry
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta • Trade Venue
Data Center Hub1 entry
Atlanta Data Center Market
Atlanta • Data Center Hub
Internet Exchange1 entry
Telx Atlanta / DE-CIX
Atlanta • Regional IXP
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 5-Star1 entry
The St. Regis Atlanta
Atlanta
FTG 4-Star2 entries
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
Atlanta
Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead
Atlanta