Living in Candler-McAfee, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Candler-McAfee · Census data 2020–2024
Candler-McAfee has 20,905 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $64,699 (16% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $259,300, the median rent is $1,498/month.
Candler-McAfee at a glance
- Population
- 20,905
- Median age
- 43State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $64,699State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $259,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,498/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Candler-McAfee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Candler-McAfee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Candler-McAfee the median home value is $259,300, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,498 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,519 a month in housing costs.
Candler-McAfee median household income
The median household income in Candler-McAfee is $64,699 and the income per person is $33,330. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Candler-McAfee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,046
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 21.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.62
Candler-McAfee demographics
- Population
- 20,905
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 7,876
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Candler-McAfee ›
Education in Candler-McAfee
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Candler-McAfee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Candler-McAfee
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Candler-McAfee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler-McAfee | 20,905 | $64,699 | $259,300 | $1,498 |
| Panthersville | 9,053 | $52,236 | $222,600 | $1,401 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
| Gresham Park | 6,935 | $71,042 | $297,800 | $1,542 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| Druid Hills | 8,169 | $130,139 | $793,200 | $2,022 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
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What is the median household income in Candler-McAfee, GA?
The median household income in Candler-McAfee is $64,699, 16% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Candler-McAfee?
The median home value in Candler-McAfee is $259,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Candler-McAfee?
The median gross rent in Candler-McAfee is $1,498 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Candler-McAfee, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Candler-McAfee?
The median age in Candler-McAfee is 43 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Candler-McAfee?
The average commute to work in Candler-McAfee is 33 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Candler-McAfee?
The unemployment rate in Candler-McAfee is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Candler-McAfee?
29.5% of adults in Candler-McAfee have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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