The Town FilesDeKalb County, Georgia
765,351 people. The median home is worth $357,800 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $80,644.
Towns in DeKalb County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonecrest | 59,194 | $243,500 | $64,591 | 35.7 |
| Brookhaven | 55,161 | $692,700 | $117,663 | 34.1 |
| Dunwoody | 51,683 | $602,900 | $121,903 | 37.0 |
| Tucker | 37,005 | $384,500 | $80,317 | 42.8 |
| Redan | 31,749 | $233,900 | $65,227 | 38.3 |
| Chamblee | 30,164 | $432,800 | $84,452 | 33.6 |
| Decatur | 24,928 | $701,400 | $139,397 | 39.8 |
| Candler-McAfee | 22,468 | $259,300 | $64,699 | 43.0 |
| North Druid Hills | 20,385 | $515,900 | $102,742 | 32.9 |
| North Decatur | 18,511 | $474,600 | $110,871 | 39.5 |
| Belvedere Park | 15,113 | $296,600 | $65,462 | 37.3 |
| Clarkston | 14,756 | $302,600 | $48,564 | 27.2 |
| Panthersville | 11,237 | $222,600 | $52,236 | 42.1 |
| Scottdale | 10,698 | $357,100 | $85,610 | 32.4 |
| Doraville | 10,623 | $331,900 | $67,235 | 35.1 |
| Druid Hills | 9,429 | $793,200 | $130,139 | 39.6 |
| Gresham Park | 7,700 | $297,800 | $71,042 | 40.3 |
| Stone Mountain | 6,703 | $206,400 | $46,973 | 34.9 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,567 | $553,900 | $123,795 | 48.8 |
| Lithonia | 2,662 | $223,000 | $61,713 | 35.6 |
People and housing
| DeKalb County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,692 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $80,644 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 36.4 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
310,019 jobs in 2024, average pay $76,011 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 563 storm events in DeKalb County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
DeKalb County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).