The Town FilesCandler-McAfee, Georgia
Community in DeKalb County · population 22,468 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $259,300
- Household income
- $64,699
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 43.0
Candler-McAfee is a community of 22,468 people in DeKalb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $259,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better transit than 98% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 97% of Georgia towns, hipper than 96% of Georgia towns.
How Candler-McAfee ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Candler-McAfee is worth $259,300, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $64,699, which is more affordable than 31% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,498 a month. 65.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Candler-McAfee | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,498 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $64,699 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.4% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Candler-McAfee
| People | Candler-McAfee | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Candler-McAfee
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 51.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 49 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Candler-McAfee since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 10, 1972 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 88 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 12, 2007.
Severe weather in DeKalb County since 1996
DeKalb County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in DeKalb County
DeKalb County had 310,019 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,011 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Candler-McAfee itself the ACS puts it at 12.2%.
Towns near Candler-McAfee
- Panthersville, GA1.3 mi · 11,237 people · home $222,600
- Belvedere Park, GA1.7 mi · 15,113 people · home $296,600
- Gresham Park, GA2.7 mi · 7,700 people · home $297,800
- Avondale Estates, GA3.0 mi · 3,567 people · home $553,900
- Decatur, GA3.4 mi · 24,928 people · home $701,400
- Scottdale, GA4.8 mi · 10,698 people · home $357,100
- Druid Hills, GA5.2 mi · 9,429 people · home $793,200
- North Decatur, GA5.7 mi · 18,511 people · home $474,600
Candler-McAfee questions
Is Candler-McAfee, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Candler-McAfee scores better for retirees than 16% of Georgia towns and quieter than 15%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Candler-McAfee?
The median owner-occupied home in Candler-McAfee is valued at $259,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,699, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,498 a month.
What is the weather like in Candler-McAfee?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Candler-McAfee get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Candler-McAfee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 10, 1972. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)