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Clarkston, GA

Clarkston, GA.

Population: 27,781 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Clarkston, GA is $248,864 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $55,500 after a median 247 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,398/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,864

Median home value

-3.3%

1-year change

247

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,864
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+129.0%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$272,696
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$55,500
Median list price
$127,000
Median price per sqft
$69
1-year sale-price change
-55.6%
Median days on market
247 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
80.4%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,398/mo
1-year rent change
+6.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,260/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
State Schools, DeKalb County
Schools include
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Clarkston High School, Jolly Elementary School, Indian Creek Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Westside Lead (10.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
140
Days with Moderate air quality
218
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
511
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
208,051
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
156,582

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
WELLSTAR KENNESTONE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN, GRADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
832
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,360 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
26.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,525
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
268,412
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
851

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ClarkstonState medianUS median
Median home value$248,864$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$55,500$305,450$325,000
Median days on market247 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,398/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,525$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Clarkston, GA?
$248,864.
What is the median sale price in Clarkston, GA?
$55,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Clarkston, GA?
Median days on market: 247 days.
What is typical rent in Clarkston, GA?
Typical rent: $1,398/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Clarkston, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Clarkston, GA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Clarkston, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Clarkston, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Clarkston, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Clarkston, GA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Clarkston, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Clarkston, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Clarkston, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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