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Stone mountain, GA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Stone mountain.

Population: 130,941 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Stone mountain, GA is $277,574 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,633 after a median 57 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,660/month. 24 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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$277,574

Median home value

-4.6%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$277,574
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
-8.0%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+107.6%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$310,414
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
$285,633
Median list price
$303,617
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
111
For-sale inventory
569
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
128
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
77 days
New listings (monthly)
133

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,660/mo
1-year rent change
-0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,563/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,797/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,153/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,570/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
24
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
4
High schools
6
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Stone Mountain High School, Rockbridge Elementary School, Woodridge Elementary School, Stone Mill Elementary School, Allgood 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 (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
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 (12.2 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
68.7°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 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
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,620
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
124,053
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
111,513

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (10 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
107
Nearest airport
Lt World Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
125
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
139
Solar radiation rating
Good (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
1,983
Housing built before 1970
14.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,528
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

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

Stone mountainState medianUS median
Median home value$277,574$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$285,633$305,450$325,000
Median days on market57 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,660/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,528$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 Stone mountain, GA?
$277,574.
What is the median sale price in Stone mountain, GA?
$285,633.
How long do homes take to sell in Stone mountain, GA?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in Stone mountain, GA?
Typical rent: $1,660/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stone mountain, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Stone mountain, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Stone mountain, 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 Stone mountain, GA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stone mountain, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stone mountain, GA?
24 schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Stone mountain, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Stone mountain, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Stone mountain, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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