The Town FilesLithonia, Georgia
City in DeKalb County · population 2,662 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,000
- Household income
- $61,713
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 35.6
Lithonia is a city of 2,662 people in DeKalb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $223,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Georgia towns, hipper than 93% of Georgia towns, better transit than 93% of Georgia towns.
How Lithonia 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 Lithonia is worth $223,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $61,713, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,336 a month. 41.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lithonia | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,336 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $61,713 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 41.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lithonia
| People | Lithonia | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 42.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lithonia
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 1.2 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
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lithonia since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2024 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
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 Lithonia itself the ACS puts it at 11.7%.
Public schools in Lithonia
20 public schools with 15,407 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithonia High School | 9-12 | 1,504 | 17.7 |
| Martin Luther King- Jr. High School | 9-12 | 1,431 | 16.4 |
| Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic | 9-12 | 1,272 | 20.5 |
| Miller Grove High School | 9-12 | 1,109 | 15.8 |
| Lithonia Middle School | 6-8 | 1,064 | 16.1 |
| Flat Rock Elementary School | PK-5 | 986 | 16.2 |
| Salem Middle School | 6-8 | 927 | 15.0 |
| Princeton Elementary School | PK-5 | 770 | 16.4 |
| Stoneview Elementary School | PK-5 | 769 | 15.7 |
| Panola Way Elementary School | PK-5 | 636 | 19.3 |
| Redan Middle School | 6-8 | 633 | 12.7 |
| Edward L. Bouie- Sr. Elementary School | PK-5 | 600 | 17.6 |
Towns near Lithonia
- Stonecrest, GA3.2 mi · 59,194 people · home $243,500
- Redan, GA3.9 mi · 31,749 people · home $233,900
- Lakeview Estates, GA4.0 mi · 2,660 people · home $74,700
- Stone Mountain, GA7.3 mi · 6,703 people · home $206,400
- Conyers, GA8.0 mi · 17,305 people · home $284,300
- Belvedere Park, GA9.2 mi · 15,113 people · home $296,600
- Mountain Park, GA9.4 mi · 13,089 people · home $350,300
- Candler-McAfee, GA9.5 mi · 22,468 people · home $259,300
Lithonia questions
Is Lithonia, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lithonia scores better for retirees than 74% of Georgia towns and quieter than 36%. 6.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Lithonia?
The median owner-occupied home in Lithonia is valued at $223,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,713, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,336 a month.
What is the weather like in Lithonia?
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 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Lithonia get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lithonia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024. 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)