The Town FilesScottdale, Georgia
Community in DeKalb County · population 10,698 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $357,100
- Household income
- $85,610
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 32.4
Scottdale is a community of 10,698 people in DeKalb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $357,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks hipper than 99% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 98% of Georgia towns, more vibrant than 98% of Georgia towns.
How Scottdale 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 Scottdale is worth $357,100, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $85,610, which is more affordable than 26% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,583 a month. 51.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Scottdale | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,583 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $85,610 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 51.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Scottdale
| People | Scottdale | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.9% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 32.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 22.7% | — |
| Work from home | 20.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Scottdale
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
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottdale since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 24, 1975 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 202 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 94 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 Scottdale itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Scottdale
1 public school with 314 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Shaw Theme School | PK-5 | 314 | 11.6 |
Towns near Scottdale
- North Decatur, GA1.5 mi · 18,511 people · home $474,600
- Avondale Estates, GA1.8 mi · 3,567 people · home $553,900
- Clarkston, GA1.9 mi · 14,756 people · home $302,600
- Decatur, GA2.4 mi · 24,928 people · home $701,400
- Belvedere Park, GA3.2 mi · 15,113 people · home $296,600
- Druid Hills, GA3.7 mi · 9,429 people · home $793,200
- North Druid Hills, GA3.9 mi · 20,385 people · home $515,900
- Candler-McAfee, GA4.8 mi · 22,468 people · home $259,300
Scottdale questions
Is Scottdale, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Scottdale scores better for retirees than 19% of Georgia towns and quieter than 2%. 10.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.4).
How much does a house cost in Scottdale?
The median owner-occupied home in Scottdale is valued at $357,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,610, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,583 a month.
What is the weather like in Scottdale?
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 Scottdale get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Scottdale since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 24, 1975. 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)