Living in DeKalb County, Georgia

DeKalb County is a county in Georgia with a population of around 734,871, part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA MSA metro area. The main communities are Stonecrest, Brookhaven, Dunwoody.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,189/month, below the national average, with a median home price of around $337K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 55°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

DeKalb County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a moderately educated workforce (44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.