Moving to Sandy Springs: a practical guide
Housing and what it costs
Sandy Springs runs to newer and larger single-family homes than intown Toco Hills, at correspondingly higher prices — though still a relative bargain against the Northeast. It is the more affluent of metro Atlanta’s two Orthodox options and appeals to families who want newer construction and more space, particularly those working in the office parks of north Atlanta. Figures are approximate as of mid-2026 — use the apartment search above for live listings.
Picking an area
The community centers on The Kehillah, a Modern Orthodox congregation on Roswell Road, alongside Congregation Beth Tefillah, the Chabad of Georgia flagship on Highpoint Road. Because the community is smaller and more spread out than Toco Hills, walking distance to your shul is the thing to verify for a specific address. Sandy Springs maintains its own community eruv, separate from the Atlanta eruv covering Toco Hills — confirm its boundary before relying on it.
Kosher and daily life
Sandy Springs is compact, so families lean on the broader Atlanta Orthodox infrastructure: the Kosher Kroger and mikvah in Toco Hills are about eight miles south, a short drive. Day-to-day this means more driving than Toco Hills residents do, which is the main lifestyle trade-off.
Schools
The metro Atlanta day schools, including Torah Day School of Atlanta in Toco Hills, serve Sandy Springs families — so school generally means a drive south. If you are moving with school-age children, confirm busing from your specific address directly with each school.
Who it fits
Sandy Springs suits families who want newer, larger housing and proximity to north Atlanta’s employment centers, and who are comfortable driving to Toco Hills for schools and larger kosher shopping. Families who want everything walkable should compare Toco Hills directly.