About DeKalb County

DeKalb is a county in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. It has a population of 762,992 and a population density of 2,821, which is 97% above the national average. It has a median age of 37, which is 1 year above the Atlanta Metro median age and 2 years below the national average.


DeKalb County has a median home value of $303,337, which is 20% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,847 is 5% below the metro average rent and 12% below the national average rent The average household income in DeKalb County is $77,861 , which is 10% below the Metro average household income and 0% above the national average of household income.

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$303,337Median Home Value
$379,904 Atlanta Metro Area
$1,847Median Rent
$1,941 Atlanta Metro Area
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DeKalb County's population is made up of 41% married, 43% single, 11% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 32%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 30%. Homeowners make up 61% of the population in DeKalb County.

762,992Population
6,305,839 Atlanta Metro Area
2,821Population Density
  • 47% Male
  • 53% Female
37 Median Age
36 Atlanta Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in DeKalb County is $46,963. The Median Household Income is $77,861

$46,963Income Per Capita
$44,803 Atlanta Metro Area
$77,861Median Household Income
$86,505 Atlanta Metro Area
13% Poverty Rate
11% Atlanta Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
4% Atlanta Metro Area
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Amenities in DeKalb County
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$303,337Median Home Value
$379,904 Atlanta Metro Area
$1,847Median Rent
$1,941 Atlanta Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Atlanta Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
39%
Home Owners
61%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
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Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Redan crime index is 155 which is higher than the national average.

155
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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