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This welcoming Georgia suburb offers a relaxing, convenient retirement with easy access to daily resources like shopping centers and health care facilities — all less than a half hour from Atlanta’s vibrant downtown area. In Smyrna, residents enjoy local museums and parks, such as the Smyrna History Museum or the nearby Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, that capture the local area’s storied past.

In Smyrna, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Smyrna, GA

The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 was about $2,000 in Smyrna and $4,100 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 in the state of Georgia was around $4,200.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Smyrna are rated 14 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Smyrna is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
86	83	88	85	87	90

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$75,120 per year	$42,925 per year	$65,820 per year	$38,038 per year	$38,945 per year	$2,548 per year	$858 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Smyrna include:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 510+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, organ transplant

WellStar Cobb Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 380+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

WellStar Kennestone Hospital

• Facility type: governmental, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 660+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Smyrna’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, meaning the area experiences four distinct seasons with plenty of rainfall. The average humidity level is 66%, and humidity levels are often highest during September at about 71%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
41°F	51°F	32°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
79°F	89°F	69°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 92

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 52″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
37	9.8%	57,239	3,664 per square mile	2.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	7.7%	31.4%	15.2%	0.2%	3.4%	44.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Sandy Springs: 5/30
• Overall inclusivity: 21/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Cobb County

Democratic	Republican	Other
8.8%	46.7%	4.4%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Smyrna include:

• Smyrna History Museum
• Old Smyrna Firehouse

Outdoor attractions in Smyrna:

• Jonquil Park
• Taylor-Brawner Park
• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
• Sweetwater Creek State Park

Smyrna’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Fall Jonquil Festival
• The Shops at Belmont

Transportation

Cobb Community Transit provides public transportation to Smyrna residents throughout Cobb County. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Smyrna.