With a growing sector of businesses in the area, there are a great variety of options to explore in terms of office space. Atlanta office suite vacancy rates have risen all over the nation, and for the Atlanta area have hovered around 17% and has dropped slightly from the 1st quarter risen vacancy rate around 20%. In a recent survey of office space options, the price points were similar to many different options around the nation, with smaller options starting around $350 a month for 140 to 200 square feet. Meanwhile, 1,000 square feet and above garnered a rate of around $1 a square foot and under, with many options adjacent to temperature controlled storage spaces, retail storefronts in prime locations, and much more to explore. The area has seen an explosion of real estate developments in the latest years, with the city giving a lot more money to commercial and private real estate options to grow the area with the demands of the new residents that are moving there on a consistent basis. We also service the office suites market in Athens, Miami, New Orleans, and Nashville.
Most companies, large or small, with 1 to 100 employees will need too lease or rent an office suite or execuite space. Before moving or deciding on what office suite to rent, you must consider what your long term goals are and what office space amenities you will need day to day. We have compiled a list below of amenities that most office buildings usually offer. Please see below to determine what extras you find useful: Reception area, Admin Support, Postal, Kitchen Facility, Meeting Rooms, Parking, Admin, Conference Suites, Virtual Office, Private Offices, 24 Hour Access. Just do your homework.
The big city of Atlanta is the most populous city in the state of Georgia. It has a great cultural history, and many great key points for anyone that is looking to travel, or live in the area. The city of Atlanta has an estimated population of 537,958 in the metropolitan area. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and has seen a major growth explosion in the past decade, with more than a million residents moving there. It is only second to the influx of people that are moving to the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
The economy of Atlanta is based on a variety of different major companies. There are both large-scale corporations, and private sector jobs that offer a wealth of career opportunities for people. Some of the major companies in the area include, Arby’s, Gentiva Health, RaceTrac Petroleum, Southern Company, SunTrust Banks, and many other Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 companies. Despite the amount of opportunities to advance careers in the area, the unemployment rate of Atlanta is 10%. While it rose in the first quarter of 2010, analysts have been optimistic about the future of the area and the growth rate of jobs.
The local airport in the area is the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. IT is located near the 285, 407, 403, and 75 freeways. The airport is one of the busiest in the nation, and helps roughly 88 million passengers connect with nearly one million flights annually. It has recently gone through a major renovation with additional entertainment, leisure, and shopping options for people traveling though the area for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the local area within our office space articles section.
The crime rate of Atlanta is roughly around 105 per one thousand residents. It has been noted that the area has one of the highest crime rates compared to other communities of similar size. Within the state of Georgia, it has been noted that 90% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Atlanta.
The city has a deep tradition of higher education, for those looking to get a college degree. Some of the colleges in the area include Morehouse College, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, Emory University, Clark Atlanta University, and much more.