How Many Google Reviews Do Atlanta Businesses Have?
The typical business in Atlanta, GA has 181 Google reviews and a 4.42-star average rating, based on 1,237 local Google Business Profiles across 27 categories. Compared with the same kinds of businesses across the US, Atlanta businesses have 8% more reviews.
Source: Feedback Guru analysis of public Google Business Profile data, collected December 2024 to January 2025. Methodology in the Google review statistics study.
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Median reviews
181
Average rating
4.42
Rated 4.5+
59%
Reviews vs. US
+8%
same categories
How Many Reviews It Takes to Stand Out in Atlanta
The median is the middle business in each category. Getting into the top 25% or top 10% of Atlanta businesses like yours is what makes a profile stand out in local results. For example, auto repair shops in Atlanta need 283 reviews to reach the top 25% and 559 for the top 10%.
| Category | Businesses | Median reviews | Top 25% | Top 10% | Avg. rating | vs. US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Repair Shops | 76 | 153 | 283+ | 559+ | 4.6 | +9% |
| Hotels and Lodging | 76 | 1,212 | 2,074+ | 3,365+ | 4.0 | +51% |
| Bars | 74 | 1,264 | 3,145+ | 6,716+ | 4.5 | +91% |
| Retail Stores | 69 | 164 | 341+ | 923+ | 4.7 | +23% |
| Cafes | 64 | 482 | 883+ | 2,425+ | 4.5 | +45% |
| Gyms | 64 | 112 | 277+ | 686+ | 4.5 | +44% |
| Pharmacies | 64 | 24 | 37+ | 73+ | 3.8 | −6% |
| Gas Stations | 61 | 70 | 113+ | 203+ | 3.4 | −24% |
| Dentists | 57 | 416 | 633+ | 1,148+ | 4.8 | +33% |
| Lawyers | 55 | 263 | 676+ | 1,633+ | 4.8 | +196% |
| Accountants | 54 | 18 | 34+ | 73+ | 4.7 | +54% |
| Car Washes | 51 | 155 | 441+ | 1,013+ | 4.4 | −32% |
| Restaurants | 50 | 1,708 | 3,203+ | 5,130+ | 4.5 | +101% |
| Laundromats and Dry Cleaners | 48 | 95 | 223+ | 410+ | 4.5 | −12% |
| Florists | 45 | 63 | 112+ | 280+ | 4.6 | −7% |
| Hair Salons | 38 | 137 | 206+ | 375+ | 4.8 | +20% |
| Grocery Stores | 33 | 666 | 1,176+ | 1,978+ | 4.2 | −20% |
| Spas | 32 | 249 | 399+ | 421+ | 4.6 | +160% |
| Schools | 27 | 26 | 34+ | 42+ | 4.4 | +8% |
| Beauty Salons | 25 | 273 | 447+ | 683+ | 4.7 | +139% |
| Pet Stores | 23 | 150 | 241+ | 366+ | 4.4 | −48% |
| Bike Shops | 22 | 135 | 280+ | 481+ | 4.7 | ≈ same |
| Supermarkets | 21 | 966 | 1,614+ | 2,325+ | 4.3 | −14% |
| Furniture Stores | 19 | 7 | 22+ | — | 4.6 | −88% |
| Home Goods Stores | 18 | 20 | 86+ | — | 4.7 | −54% |
| Movie Theaters | 18 | 1,115 | 2,231+ | — | 4.4 | −42% |
| Tourist Attractions | 11 | 2,000 | 7,521+ | — | 4.7 | — |
Categories with at least 10 reviewed businesses in Atlanta; top 10% shown when a category has 20 or more. "vs. US median" compares the Atlanta median with the median for the same category across all 48,320 businesses in the study.
How Atlanta Compares
Measured category by category against the US, Atlanta ranks #28 of 71 cities in our study. Competition for attention on Google is above average here: matching the typical local business takes more reviews than it would elsewhere.
Ahead of the US
- Lawyers3.0× as many
- Spas2.6× as many
- Beauty Salons2.4× as many
Behind the US: room to stand out
- Furniture Stores88% fewer
- Home Goods Stores54% fewer
- Pet Stores48% fewer
How Reviews Are Spread Across Atlanta Businesses
5.7% of Atlanta businesses have fewer than 10 Google reviews, and 18.9% have 1,000 or more. The most reviewed categories are tourist attractions (2,000), restaurants (1,708) and bars (1,264); the least reviewed are furniture stores (7), accountants (18) and home goods stores (20) (median reviews).
Share of reviewed businesses by review count. Blue: Atlanta. Gray: all businesses in the study.
Using These Numbers
- Find your category above and note the top 25% number. That's a realistic goal for standing out in Atlanta.
- Ask every customer, the same way. A link in your follow-up email or text and a QR code at the counter or on receipts. See how to get more Google reviews.
- Keep it steady and reply. Recent reviews and owner replies both matter, so a few new reviews every week beats a one-time push.
Google Reviews in Atlanta: FAQ
The typical (median) business in Atlanta, GA has 181 Google reviews and the average rating is 4.42 stars. 59.2% of Atlanta businesses are rated 4.5 stars or higher. Based on 1,237 Google Business Profiles collected December 2024 to January 2025.
Auto Repair Shops are the most common category in our Atlanta data (76 businesses). The median has 153 reviews; 283 reviews puts one in the top 25% locally, and 559 in the top 10%.
Compared with the same kinds of businesses across the US, Atlanta businesses have 8% more Google reviews. That ranks Atlanta #28 of the 71 cities in our study.
By median review count: Tourist Attractions (2,000), Restaurants (1,708), Bars (1,264). The fewest: Furniture Stores (7), Accountants (18), Home Goods Stores (20).
Ask every customer, the same way, every time: a link in your follow-up email or text, a QR code at the counter or on receipts. Make it a few taps, reply to the reviews you get, and keep it steady, because recent reviews count. Feedback Guru gives you a free review link and QR code for this.
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