The Town FilesGresham Park, Georgia
Community in DeKalb County · population 7,700 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,800
- Household income
- $71,042
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 40.3
Gresham Park is a community of 7,700 people in DeKalb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $297,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 97% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Georgia towns, better transit than 95% of Georgia towns.
How Gresham Park 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 Gresham Park is worth $297,800, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $71,042, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,542 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gresham Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,800 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,542 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $71,042 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gresham Park
| People | Gresham Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 23.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Gresham Park
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 36 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gresham Park 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 2.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 96 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 74 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 Gresham Park itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Gresham Park
2 public schools with 1,671 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove High School | 9-12 | 1,132 | 15.5 |
| Cedar Grove Elementary School | PK-5 | 539 | 14.2 |
Towns near Gresham Park
- Panthersville, GA2.2 mi · 11,237 people · home $222,600
- Candler-McAfee, GA2.7 mi · 22,468 people · home $259,300
- Belvedere Park, GA4.2 mi · 15,113 people · home $296,600
- Decatur, GA4.5 mi · 24,928 people · home $701,400
- Conley, GA4.7 mi · 6,680 people · home $183,000
- Avondale Estates, GA5.1 mi · 3,567 people · home $553,900
- Druid Hills, GA5.4 mi · 9,429 people · home $793,200
- Hapeville, GA6.4 mi · 6,553 people · home $312,100
Gresham Park questions
Is Gresham Park, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gresham Park scores better for retirees than 46% of Georgia towns and quieter than 38%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Gresham Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Gresham Park is valued at $297,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,042, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,542 a month.
What is the weather like in Gresham Park?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Gresham Park get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gresham Park 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)