The Town FilesStone Mountain, Georgia
City in DeKalb County · population 6,703 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $206,400
- Household income
- $46,973
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 34.9
Stone Mountain is a city of 6,703 people in DeKalb County, Georgia. The median home is worth $206,400, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 98% of Georgia towns, hipper than 97% of Georgia towns.
How Stone Mountain 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 Stone Mountain is worth $206,400, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $46,973, which is more affordable than 20% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,540 a month. 49.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stone Mountain | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,540 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,973 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 49.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stone Mountain
| People | Stone Mountain | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Stone Mountain
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
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stone Mountain since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 8, 1998 about 9.3 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 80 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 Stone Mountain itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Stone Mountain
24 public schools with 15,345 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson High School | 9-12 | 1,312 | 16.0 |
| Freedom Middle School | 6-8 | 1,224 | 15.5 |
| Stone Mountain High School | 9-12 | 1,206 | 18.0 |
| Stone Mountain Middle School | 6-8 | 1,011 | 16.0 |
| Redan High School | 9-12 | 1,005 | 16.8 |
| Rockbridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 941 | 16.5 |
| Stephenson Middle School | 6-8 | 840 | 15.0 |
| DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School (charter) | K-8 | 765 | 17.0 |
| The Champion Middle Theme School | 6-8 | 754 | 15.7 |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 599 | 15.4 |
| Allgood Elementary School | PK-5 | 591 | 14.8 |
| Stone Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 562 | 16.5 |
Towns near Stone Mountain
- Tucker, GA3.3 mi · 37,005 people · home $384,500
- Mountain Park, GA3.7 mi · 13,089 people · home $350,300
- Clarkston, GA4.1 mi · 14,756 people · home $302,600
- Redan, GA4.5 mi · 31,749 people · home $233,900
- Scottdale, GA5.5 mi · 10,698 people · home $357,100
- Avondale Estates, GA5.9 mi · 3,567 people · home $553,900
- Lilburn, GA6.3 mi · 14,502 people · home $329,700
- Belvedere Park, GA6.4 mi · 15,113 people · home $296,600
Stone Mountain questions
Is Stone Mountain, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stone Mountain scores better for retirees than 9% of Georgia towns and quieter than 2%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Stone Mountain?
The median owner-occupied home in Stone Mountain is valued at $206,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,973, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,540 a month.
What is the weather like in Stone Mountain?
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 Stone Mountain get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stone Mountain since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 8, 1998. 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)