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Candler-McAfee, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · DeKalb County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
21,316 Population 3,063/sq mi density
$62,299 Median Income $32,685 per capita
$239,400 Home Value $516,261 Zillow
$1,408 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 3,078 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$62,299 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$239,400 home value, $1,408/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Candler-McAfee, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,299
17% below
$32,685 per capita
Home Value
$239,400
15% below
Zillow: $516,261
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
21% above
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
61% below
3,078/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
83%
Home Value
85%
Rent
121%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
219%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Candler-McAfee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 7.9% (119% 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.

Safety & Crime

Candler-McAfee reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,078/100K.

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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population21,316
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,063/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,299
Per Capita$32,685
Unemployment7.9%
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%

Crime

F
Violent148/100K
Property3,078/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,477/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.