Living in Clarkston, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarkston · Census data 2020–2024
Clarkston has 14,557 residents with a median age of 27.2. The median household income is $48,564 (37% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $302,600, the median rent is $1,422/month.
Clarkston at a glance
- Population
- 14,557
- Median age
- 27.2State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $48,564State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $302,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,422/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Clarkston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 34.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Clarkston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarkston the median home value is $302,600, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,422 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,630 a month in housing costs.
Clarkston median household income
The median household income in Clarkston is $48,564 and the income per person is $19,779. 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Clarkston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,892
- Owner-occupied
- 18.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 81.7%
- Vacant
- 19.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.68
Clarkston demographics
- Population
- 14,557
- Median age
- 27.2
- Under 18
- 38.2%
- 65 and older
- 4.1%
- Households
- 3,947
- Foreign-born
- 36.6%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarkston ›
Education in Clarkston
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Clarkston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarkston
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Clarkston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | 14,557 | $48,564 | $302,600 | $1,422 |
| Scottdale | 10,542 | $85,610 | $357,100 | $1,583 |
| Pine Lake | 882 | $79,792 | $296,200 | $1,429 |
| North Decatur | 18,442 | $110,871 | $474,600 | $1,913 |
| Tucker | 37,123 | $80,317 | $384,500 | $1,647 |
| Avondale Estates | 3,530 | $123,795 | $553,900 | $1,557 |
| Stone Mountain | 6,623 | $46,973 | $206,400 | $1,540 |
| Decatur | 24,518 | $139,397 | $701,400 | $1,655 |
| Belvedere Park | 14,181 | $65,462 | $296,600 | $1,534 |
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What is the median household income in Clarkston, GA?
The median household income in Clarkston is $48,564, 37% 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 Clarkston?
The median home value in Clarkston is $302,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Clarkston?
The median gross rent in Clarkston is $1,422 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Clarkston, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 34.4%.
What is the median age in Clarkston?
The median age in Clarkston is 27.2 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Clarkston?
The average commute to work in Clarkston is 31 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarkston?
The unemployment rate in Clarkston is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarkston?
24.6% of adults in Clarkston 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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