Population
498,000
Growth (5Y)
+8.1%
Median Income
$67,000
Metro GDP
$462B
Market Overview
Atlanta is the economic capital of the Southeast and a premier NNN investment market. The city's world-class airport, diverse corporate base, and rapidly growing suburbs make it one of the most liquid single-tenant markets in the country. The metro's strong in-migration from northeastern states has driven sustained population growth and retail demand. Chick-fil-A (headquartered in Atlanta) maintains particularly high investment demand with cap rates consistently below 5%.
Key Highlights
Busiest airport in the world (Hartsfield-Jackson) drives logistics and corporate presence
Home to 16 Fortune 500 companies and growing
Strong film and entertainment industry (Hollywood of the South) adds economic diversity
Georgia's flat 5.49% corporate income tax rate remains competitive
Why Invest in Atlanta
- 1Southeast's largest economy with consistent GDP growth above the national average
- 2Strong corporate base from Delta, Home Depot, UPS anchors consumer spending
- 3Active development market provides access to brand-new NNN builds with 15-20 year leases
- 4Out-migration from expensive northeastern markets continues to fuel population growth
Recent NNN Activity
"Atlanta saw $890M in single-tenant net lease transactions in 2024. The northern suburbs of Alpharetta, Cumming, and Woodstock were the most active submarkets for new NNN construction. QSR ground leases accounted for 38% of all deals."
NNN Snapshot
Cap Rate Range
4.85% - 6.25%
Price Range
$1.6M - $5.2M
Avg Lease Term
14 Years
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Active NNN Tenants
Chick-fil-AWaffle HouseCVSWalgreensDollar GeneralAutoZoneMcDonald's
Major Employers
Delta Air LinesHome DepotUPSCoca-ColaNCR VoyixCNNChick-fil-A
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