At a Glance
Median Income
$62,299
$32,685 per capita
Home Value
$239,400
Zillow: $516,261
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.2% smoking rate
How Candler-McAfee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Candler-McAfee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Candler-McAfee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Candler-McAfee residents earn a median household income of $62,299 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,685. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,556 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Candler-McAfee is $239,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $516,261. Median rent is $1,408/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
28.1% of adults in Candler-McAfee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Candler-McAfee has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population21,316
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,063/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,299
Per Capita$32,685
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,400
Rent$1,408
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$516,261
Housing Units10,051
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation885 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute35 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Candler-McAfee was built in 1963.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.